9 Park Place

Crime

David was appointed Head of Chambers at 9 Park Place in May 2023, following 15 years as Head of the Criminal Team.

David has been involved in many of the most high-profile cases in Wales in recent years.  As a junior, he was part of the team that successfully prosecuted the Pembrokeshire coastal path murders.   As a King’s Counsel, he has led teams in the most complex and serious homicide cases, bringing excellent cross-examination skills, a clear and considered approach and a good manner with the jury to both Prosecution and Defence. "David is the go-to silk on the Wales and Chester Circuit." David has huge experience in cases involving murder, serious sexual offences and conspiracy to supply drugs.  He has particular expertise defending in cases of Gross Negligence Manslaughter and related Heath and Safety prosecutions.  He has recently appeared in the Old Bailey in a case involving Terrorism offences. "David is an exceptional KC...[he] is very good at leading the most serious and complex cases as both advocate in court and also at the preparatory stages." David is renowned as an excellent advocate.  He brings clarity and calm in the most pressurised situations. He is ranked as a Band 1 Silk in the Chambers UK Guide. David is ranked as a Band 1 Silk in the Chambers UK Guide (Crime).

"David is an exceptional KC."

"David is very good at leading the most serious and complex cases as both advocate in court and also at the preparatory stages."

"David is the go-to silk on the Wales and Chester Circuit."

(Chambers UK Guide: The Bar - Crime)

Recorder sitting in Crime: 2018 Leader of the Wales and Chester Circuit: January 2020-December 2022.

Criminal Bar Association.

Malvern College St. Catherine’s College, Cambridge (Law)