David Scutt > Chambers of Anna Vigars KC > Bristol, England > Barrister Profile
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Guildhall Chambers
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David Scutt
Work Department
Crime
Position
A highly accomplished and experienced barrister, David’s criminal practice includes homicide, other serious violent offending, firearms offending, serious sexual offending, drug-trafficking, human-trafficking, fraud and organised crime.
David is instructed in cases of the utmost seriousness, complexity and sensitivity. He is a “go to” barrister in cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants.
He has a reputation for excellent advocacy, meticulous case preparation, integrity and approachability – making him “a formidable opponent”.
David is an advocacy trainer, both in the UK and abroad (including the International Criminal Court in The Hague).
Career
Called 1989.
David’s criminal law expertise includes the following:
- Murder and manslaughter
- Rape and other serious sexual offences
- Child sex offences
- Child cruelty offences
- Human trafficking offences
- Drug trafficking offences
- Organised crime
- Fraud
- Trading Standards / copyright infringement offences
- Planning and other enforcement
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association and Western Circuit
Education
Bar Finals – Inns of Court School of Law
Keele University (BA Hons).
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1David Scutt – Guildhall Chambers ‘David is a robust advocate who shows no fear and is relentless in the fight. His preparation is meticulous and he grasps vast quantities of evidence and distils the salient points for lay clients, including those with significant vulnerabilities. His advocacy style draws in the jury and has them nodding along with every word.’