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Barristers

David Sawtell

David Sawtell

Position

Barrister specialising in substantial construction and property disputes, as well as commercial dispute resolution. Frequently instructed in cases involving the development and use of land, buildings and property, as well as matters involving serious commercial, insolvency and company law issues. His work frequently has an international edge, involving cross border and overseas transactions and disputes.

Career

Called 2005; Lincoln's Inn.

Memberships

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; TECBAR; Property Bar Association; Chancery Bar Association; Society of Construction Law; Adjudication Society.

Education

MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, King’s College London (Distinction) [2017]; Called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) [2005]; Inns of Court School of Law, Bar Vocational Course (very competent) [2004-5]; City University, Post-graduate diploma in law (commendation) [2003-4]; Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, MPhil in Medieval History (distinguished performance) [2002-3]; Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, MA (Hons) in History (Part I: First, Part II: 2:1) [1999-02].

Mentions

London Bar

Construction

Leading junior4
David Sawtell – 39 Essex Chambers ‘David has a forensic knowledge of construction law and is incredibly bright. He combines this with a commercially minded approach to advice. The combination, plus his knowledge of leasehold matters, is invaluable.'
London Bar

Property litigation

Leading junior4
David Sawtell – 39 Essex Chambers ‘An erudite junior with a fantastic cross examination style.’