Counsel for instructing solicitors

Support at each stage of a matter

David welcomes instructions from solicitors on a defined issue or throughout the progress of a case. The scope can include an initial merits assessment, drafting, client consultations, negotiations and preparation for hearing.

Work you can instruct David to undertake

• Written opinions on merits, evidence, liability and remedies.
• Pleadings, affidavits, motions and written submissions.
• Consultations with clients and the instructing team.
• Without prejudice discussions and settlement negotiations.
• Advocacy before courts and tribunals, subject to the relevant forum and rules.

Practice areas

Employment law, defamation and privacy, GDPR and data protection, personal injury, construction and contractual disputes, civil and commercial litigation, and judicial review and public law.

To check availability

Please provide the parties’ names, a concise description, the requested work, any listing or limitation date and the desired turnaround. Conflicts, availability and fees will be confirmed before the brief is accepted.

For an urgent listing, please telephone as well as emailing. A requested date is confirmed only when the instruction has been accepted.

DIFC Courts collaboration

Enquiries from law firms and in-house counsel concerning appropriate DIFC Courts advocacy and related preparation are welcome. David holds Part II registration; the arrangements for conducting proceedings are considered separately.