An accredited expert in employment law (Law Society of Scotland), David has an enviable track record as a commercial employment lawyer. He has practiced exclusively in employment law for almost 20 years. He is also head of the firm's food and drink team.
David is a true partner to our business. He understands our pain points and unique challenges, and is able to expertly navigate them as though he worked for us in-house.
Chambers UK, 2025
The success of David’s approach is down to the strong working relationships he forges with human resources professionals in clients throughout the UK. David has a particular interest and expertise in the law relating to trade union recognition and industrial relations.
David is recognised as a ‘Band 1’ Leading Individual for employment law in Chambers UK. An accredited mediator in his own right, David is a proponent of mediation and risk management in workplace disputes. David featured as one of The Lawyer magazine’s former “Hot 100” lawyers in the UK.
We are very grateful to have David as a trusted partner. His approach, knowledge and general impact and influence on our wider teams is exceptional.
Chambers & Partners, 2024
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