David specialises in tax litigation and public law. He has also conducted a number of independent investigations/inquiries.

David has been described in the legal directories as “approachable and highly intelligent”, “excellent to work with”, “down to earth and decent”, and “great with judges and clients with a knack of knowing how to say what needs to be said”.

Recent directory entries state:

“One of the most impressive juniors in contentious tax”

“Solicitors go back to David time and time again. He is a brilliant advocate, very good with lay clients, responsive and has a great attention to the detail of cases. He is friendly, approachable and always helpful”

“He has a really sharp mind and is good on strategy”

“He is thorough in his preparation and very commercial as well.”

“He is superb with clients and judges alike, incisive and commercial in his advice and a top advocate; undoubtedly a silk of the near future

“Has a comprehensive knowledge of Tax Tribunal procedure.”

Judge of the Tax Tribunal

Recorder of the Crown Court.

Albion Richardson Scholarship, Gray’s Inn (BVC)

LLM – College of William and Mary, Virginia (Drapers’ Company Scholarship)

LLB – University of London