Lawyers

David Halpern KC

David Halpern KC

Work Department

Professional negligence and commercial Chancery litigation.

Position

Since taking silk in 2006, David has continued to focus on his core areas of professional negligence and commercial Chancery work. He particularly relishes the challenge of acting for or against professionals in areas which call on his expertise in the underlying issues of property, company law, insolvency and accounts. He has wide experience of both litigation and mediation, as well as advisory work. He sits part-time as a deputy High Court judge in the Chancery Division, is a Bencher of Gray’s Inn and an advocacy trainer for the Inn and has chaired disciplinary tribunals for the Bar Standards Board. He has been called to the Bar of Gibraltar

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association (former chairman of the International Subcommittee), COMBAR, Property Bar Association and Professional Negligence Bar Association.

Mentions

London Bar

Professional negligence

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David Halpern KC –4 New Square ‘David exudes confidence in all aspects of professional negligence. He is a pleasure to work with. He approaches all matters not only from a legal standpoint but also considering the commercial aspects and the client's overall objectives.’ 
London Bar

Property litigation

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David Halpern KC – 4 New Square ‘David is astute and commercially focused.’