Crime, Guildhall Chambers
Crime
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).
Bar Finals - Inns of Court School of Law Keele University (BA Hons).
Western Circuit • Regional Bar
David Scutt – Guildhall Chambers ‘David is a robust advocate who shows no fear and is relentless in the fight. His preparation is meticulous and he grasps vast quantities of evidence and distils the salient points for lay clients, including those with significant vulnerabilities. His advocacy style draws in the jury and has them nodding along with every word.’