Matrix Chambers

David is a fantastically clever lawyer and a hugely persuasive advocate. A real powerhouse of the environmental public law bar and a go-to champion for environmental causes.

David is extraordinary. He is the cleverest person in the room but operates entirely without ego and with huge commitment to his clients' causes, setting him apart in his field. David is incredibly strategic with a huge capacity for work, with his name and fingerprints on many of the most significant climate and environmental cases of recent times. He is interested in long-term incremental change and, because he has been involved in so many cutting-edge cases, could claim to have shaped UK agricultural law (but wouldn't, because of his lack of ego). David is also a bona fide agroforestry farmer, meaning he really understands and cares about how the law is used to shape and advance agricultural policy and to address the climate and nature crises. David's advocacy appears simple but is anything but. Whether writing or on his feet, David's work is underpinned with forensic, rigorous preparation and an encyclopedic knowledge of environmental and public law. He works informally and flexibly and really understands his client's objectives before advising. David is a joy and an inspiration to work with.

Brilliant to work with. Down-to-earth, kind, and extremely smart. A powerhouse education lawyer.

David is one of the best silks to work with. He can make the most difficult points seem simple. He is a delight to listen to in court and takes everyone with him. If you have a difficult case on EU law or environmental law, he is the silk to get.

David is one of the leading claimant barristers for environmental and planning cases. He has enormous experience which he wears lightly, and immediately inspires confidence in clients.