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Widely lauded as an "excellent and experienced family lawyer," who "is utterly client-focused and very well respected."

- Chambers UK, 2012

David is head of the Private Business group and has been in practice for over 30 years.

David is a former Chair of Bristol Resolution (formerly Solicitors Family Law Association), a member of the Law Society Family Law Committee, Secretary of Resolution, Chair of the National Resolution Standards Committee and member of the Executive and National Resolution Committee. David is an accreditation examiner and contributor to Resolution Family Law Handbook and Family Mediation Past Present and Future.

David specialises in complex financial matters, particularly involving businesses and is an accredited specialist in pensions and emergency financial remedies. Chambers UK 2009 says that he is one of the stalwarts of family work in the South West and 'sources describe him as a "legend in his own lifetime" with an excellent command of the family sector.'

David is recommended as a 'Leader in his Field' in leading legal guide Chambers UK. He is also a qualified mediator and chair of Bristol Family Mediation Association Limited. David features in Debrett's People of Today 2011.