Clinical Negligence

He has acted in many cerebral palsy cases over the last 25 years, for claimants and defendants. He has also appeared for healthcare professionals in various disciplinary tribunals, and in the Alder Hey and Nationwide Organ Retention Litigation. He acted for the CQC in the Francis Inquiry and for Sellafield Ltd in the Redfern Inquiry into the retention of tissue samples in the nuclear industry. He regularly appears at inquests.

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“He absorbs and collates information at lightning speed and drafts perfect documents. As well as being highly intelligent, he possesses a lovely, gentle and patient manner when advising clients.” “A great advocate.”

Chambers & Partners 2019

‘An extremely impressive barrister, he absorbs and collates information at lightning speed and drafts perfect documents.’ ‘In-depth experience.’

Legal 500 2018

“He is very intellectual; he can distil complex arguments and gets the ear of the court because of that.” “He is an excellent advocate with a good, measured style.”

Chambers & Partners 2018

Appointments

  • Chair of the Environmental Law Foundation (ELF), (2016 – present).
  • EU Emissions Trading Scheme Appeals Officer (2005-present).
  • CRC Appeals Officer (2012- 2015).
  • Accredited mediator (2003).
  • Lay member and deputy Chair of the St Thomas’ Local Research Ethics Committee (2002-2012).

Education

  • Undergraduate certificate in genetics, Cambridge University (2015)
  • BA (Cantab) in Classics & Law

Memberships

  • UKELA
  • PNBA
  • ELF

Publications

  • Editor, Burnett-Hall on Environmental Law, Third Edition, 2012, and author of chapters on water pollution, water abstraction, flooding and waste.
  • David is a regular speaker at UKELA and the Land Symposium.
  • Frequent contributor to 1COR Human Rights Blog: over 300 posts on environmental, medical, human rights and public law issues.

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