Barristers

David Drake

David Drake

Serle Court, London

Position

David has a broad commercial chancery practice, encompassing general commercial litigation, commercial fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, company and insolvency, and professional negligence disputes, appearing in fora as diverse as the Technology and Construction Court and the European Commission.  He is often involved in cases with an international element, and in matters arising from a complex or technical background.

Career

Called 1994, Inner Temple. Publications of note: contributor to ‘Minority Shareholders: Law Practice and Procedure’ (OUP) 6th ed 2018; ‘The Practice and Procedure of the Companies Court’ (LLP) 1st ed 1997.

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association; COMBAR.

Education

Worcester College, Oxford (1992 BA; 1993 BCL).

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

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David Drake –Serle Court ‘Superb grasp of detail, hard-working, and responsive. David is also a great team player, always looking to assist with any work that needs doing.'
London Bar

Company

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David Drake – Serle Court ‘David quickly gets to grips with complicated issues to produce extremely clear and astute advice.’
London Bar

Fraud: civil

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David Drake –Serle Court