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Mr David Travers KC
Position
Regulatory law (including regulatory crime), public law and associated areas including corporate governance and professional standards. Advises, negotiates and appears as an advocate for companies, organisations and individuals, as well as for Local Authorities and Regulatory Bodies. In regulatory crime he practices predominantly in health and safety (including fire safety), food law, trading standards, product liability (including product recalls) and environmental protection. In public law he practices predominantly in environment, planning and Local Government matters, particularly related to waste issues. David Travers QC also acts in disputes relating to the scope and exercise of statutory powers as well as issues concerning the governance of companies (including the role of good corporate governance in ensuring regulatory compliance) and the administration of Local Authorities. He also acts for decision-makers susceptible of Judicial Review and those who are challenging the lawfulness of the exercise of discretion. He has particular experience in cases involving scientific and technical evidence. David also has extensive experience of professional conduct and disciplinary matters
Career
In practice since 1981 after being called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple (Harmsworth Scholar). Appointed Queen’s Counsel 2010. Member of the Bar Council 1995-2000. Visiting Professor at Business Accountability and Responsibility Centre, University of South Wales; Honorary Fellow of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology; Accredited Mediator; former Legal Advisor to the Medical Practitioner Tribunal Service (formerly Legal Advisor to the General Medical Council); Legal Advisor to the General Dental Council Fitness to Practice Panel.
Publications include (with Giles Atkinson and Noemi Byrd) “Planning Law and Practice” published April 2013 by Wildy, Simmons and Hill and “Planning Enforcement” (with Emmaline Lambert and Ed Grant) published 2015. Various articles including “Towards Professional-Model Regulation of Directors’ Conduct” in the International Journal of Law and Management; Int. J.L.M. (2013) 55 (2) 123-140.
Memberships
Food Law Group, Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers, Health & Safety Lawyers Association, International Bar Association, Lex Anglo-Brasil, Planning and Environment Bar Association, Midland Circuit, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Education
Spennymoor Secondary School; King’s College London (1979 LLB, AKC; 1980 LLM); Inns of Court School of Law (1981); Regents College accredited mediator 2000
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Health and safety
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1David Travers KC – Gough Square Chambers ‘Definitely one of the leading silks in the country in this area of law. He is a very good advocate, and strikes the right tone with judges and juries.‘
London Bar > Consumer
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1David Travers KC – Gough Square Chambers ‘A master of his craft. His wit, detailed knowledge of consumer law and tenacious approach makes it a pleasure to work with him.’
Gough Square Chambers is ‘a premier chambers for consumer law work‘. Jonathan Kirk KC is ‘a top-class silk‘ and David Travers KC is ‘an outstanding lawyer‘. Recent instructions for the team include Iain MacDonald acting as co-counsel in Soleymani v Nifty Gateway LLC, involving a challenge to the enforceability of the sale of NFT artwork by auction. The claim involved issues arising from conflict of laws and the applicability of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to the transaction, as well as jurisdictional issues. Simon Popplewell is sought after for his expertise in advising on all aspects of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Stuart Jessop joined the team in July 2023.
London Bar > Environment
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1David Travers KC – Gough Square Chambers ‘David has a phenomenal mind and is tactically very astute. He knows the law inside out and is particularly strong where there are difficult commercial or reputational issues.’
London Bar > Local government (including rating law)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3David Travers KC – Gough Square Chambers ‘David is phenomenal. He’s tenacious, driven and fun to work with. His advocacy is always a masterclass.’
London Bar > Inquests and inquiries
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3David Travers KC – Gough Square Chambers ‘David is a charming and disarming advocate. He has a magnetism in his personality which makes him relatable.‘