Exchange Chambers

Criminal; Healthcare (presenting for the General Medical Council)

“David has excellent knowledge of criminal law and procedure. He is tenacious in court.” (Legal 500, 2026)

“David is an exceptional jury advocate and a Silk in the making.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“Incredibly persuasive. Always prepared and never flustered.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“David can master a case immediately upon instruction.  His advocacy is incredible.” (Legal 500, 2024)

“David’s attention to detail is extraordinary.” (Legal 500, 2023)

“His patience and understanding make him stand out from others.” (Legal 500, 2023)

“Nothing is ever too much trouble” (Legal 500, 2023)

David specialises in serious crime.  He defends and prosecutes (at Category 4, the highest level) in roughly equal measure. He handles cases in all areas of the criminal law including homicide, drug trafficking, terrorism, high value fraud and money laundering, and rape and sexual abuse.  He has experience of leading teams in complex and sensitive cases.

He is regularly instructed in long running and high-profile cases which attract widespread media coverage.  He defended as leading junior in R v Green and others, described by the BBC as ‘the UK’s biggest drugs conspiracy’.  He also defended in R v Barton and others, a year-long fraud trial in which his client was the only defendant to be acquitted.

Hardworking and dedicated, David goes the extra mile for his solicitors.  His lay clients appreciate his calm, patient and sympathetic manner.  His advocacy, particularly his cross examination of witnesses, is economical and extremely effective.

Called 2006

Deputy District Judge (Civil) Legally Qualified Chair of Disciplinary Tribunals, England Boxing CPS Category 4 prosecutor CPS Specialist Advocate for Rape and Serious Sexual Offences; Serious and Organised Crime (level 3); Proceeds of Crime (level 3); Fraud (level 3).

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Saint Edward’s College, Liverpool University of Liverpool L'Université Paris 1 - Panthéon-Sorbonne Nottingham Law School

David runs marathons and ultramarathons He enjoys cooking and dining out. Having lived, studied and worked in Paris, David speaks French fluently.