David Lewis-Hall

David’s practice focusses exclusively on Animal Law. He has advised various NGOs on broad areas of the law relating to animals, including, for example, matters relating to investigations and property law issues relating to hunting. His experience includes prosecuting RSPCA and local authority cases brought under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, both in relation to welfare and licensing offences.

David collaborates with non-profits on animal law related projects. He is currently leading a research project looking at judicial narratives in Animal Law with Animal Think Tank and presented on this ongoing project at the UK Centre for Animal Law Annual Conference 2026, and in the animal law stream at the Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2026.

David has a reputation as an “outstanding lawyer” (Legal 500 2024) who is adept at managing fast paced and hard-fought litigation, and bringing a calm, analytical and strategic approach to achieve success for his clients.

Appearing in Court on a regular basis throughout his career at the Bar, David is a skilled advocate, with extensive experience at all stages of the litigation process, including substantial trial advocacy. He is known for his outstanding client care skills, with his friendly but no-nonsense approach being commended by both lay and professional clients. He prides himself on helping clients to find practical solutions to disputes, and is skilled using novel legal approaches to achieve desired outcomes.

David brings to his animal law practice his years of experience across broad areas of law. For many years, David enjoyed a successful common law practice in Chambers, with a particular focus on civil disputes and financial remedies. He also has extensive experience prosecuting for the CPS and other public bodies. Between 2019 and 2024, David practised as an attorney in the Cayman Islands, including as Counsel in the top-tier Dispute Resolution team of a leading offshore law firm where he worked on some of the highest value and most complex litigation in the Cayman Courts in recent years. He also acted as a pro-bono lecturer at the Truman Bodden Law School in the Cayman Islands, teaching on the Professional Practice Course from 2020-2024.

Outside of work, David served as the President of the board of directors of the Cayman Islands Humane Society, gaining firsthand experience of working with an NGO to address a wide range of animal rights and welfare issues, including: lobbying government; using judicial review as a means to protect animal welfare; and dealing with legal, governance and operational matters. He draws on this experience to offer thoughtful, pragmatic legal advice to NGOs operating in this field.

David was repeatedly recognised in the Legal 500 Caribbean rankings as a key lawyer, including with the following testimonials:

‘‘…very dedicated, responsive and effective” and “…open to clients input and sensitive in managing client and KC relationships” (Legal 500 2025)

“…outstanding lawyer”, “excellent team player” and “always good humoured” (Legal 500 2024)

“…brings a practical and thoughtful approach to managing the relationships between diverse parties” and is a “standout member of the team” (Legal 500 2024

“Very bright, knowledgeable in a number of areas of law, a team player and enjoyable to work with.” (Legal 500 2025)