Year of Call: 1994
Clerk: Nigel East

David specialises in all aspects of serious crime and is recommended in his field by Chambers UK.

He also has experience in regulatory crime, including cases involving the Health & Safety Executive and the Environment Agency, as well as in representing landlords in licensing matters. He is a Grade 4 CPS prosecutor and is on the panel of approved advocates for prosecuting rape cases.

With excellent cross-examination skills, a clear and considered approach and a good manner with the jury, David has developed a strong practice in criminal law with recent notable cases including the prosecution of John Cooper in 2011 for four murders as well as rape and attempted robbery. David was lead junior in the case at Swansea Crown Court which attracted significant media attention.

David has also defended in a number of Cardiff’s largest drug conspiracy cases over recent years and successfully defended David George, a hotel owner, prosecuted for Companies Act offences by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

David was educated at Malvern College before going on to study at St Catherine’s College, Cambridge and Inns of Court School of Law. He is a member of the Criminal Bar Association.