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David Scutt

David Scutt

Guildhall Chambers, South West

Work Department

Crime

Position

A highly accomplished and experienced barrister, David’s criminal practice includes homicide, other serious violent offending, firearms offending, serious sexual offending, drug-trafficking, human-trafficking, fraud and organised crime.

David is instructed in cases of the utmost seriousness, complexity and sensitivity.  He is a “go to” barrister in cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants.

He has a reputation for excellent advocacy, meticulous case preparation, integrity and approachability – making him “a formidable opponent”.

David is an advocacy trainer, both in the UK and abroad (including the International Criminal Court in The Hague).

Career

Called 1989.

David's criminal law expertise includes the following:

Murder and manslaughter Rape and other serious sexual offences Child sex offences Child cruelty offences Human trafficking offences Drug trafficking offences Organised crime Fraud Trading Standards / copyright infringement offences Planning and other enforcement

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association and Western Circuit

Education

Bar Finals - Inns of Court School of Law Keele University (BA Hons).

Mentions

Western Circuit • Regional Bar

Crime (general and fraud)

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David Scutt – Guildhall Chambers ‘David is an excellent advocate. He is a skilled, respected and determined advocate, relates well to clients and engenders confidence.’