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David is a partner in the commercial dispute resolution team, specialising in high value, complex commercial disputes, with a particular focus on financial product claims, professional liability claims and insurance litigation. 

He is also experienced in handling complicated, multi-party actions and leads the firm’s growing group actions team. David is known for his technical and strategic legal nous and his ability to develop practical solutions to achieve results for clients. 

In the latest edition of Chambers UK, he has been described as ‘knowledgeable and approachable - David cuts straight to the chase and knows the detail’ and as ‘one of the most dedicated, skilful and insightful litigators I have worked with. He frequently outclasses the opposition.’ The Legal 500 notes that he is ‘committed and leaves no stone unturned.' 

Recent work highlights

  • Acting as part of a large defence team in multi-billion pound Russian aviation insurance claims.
  • Acting in a £21 million insurance coverage dispute relating to the alleged dishonesty of an insured and operation of the dishonesty exclusion clause in the policy.
  • Acting for a large number of investors to claim losses of £7 million suffered in relation to failed care home investment schemes.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC311575 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 419867.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP