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Associate Solicitor

Associate Solicitor

David Whelan

About Author

An associate solicitor in the general litigation department, David leads the Japanese Knotweed and Professional Negligence teams. He acts for both claimants and defendants in disputes involving invasive plants, professional negligence claims, and disputes with ATE insurers over indemnity withdrawal. His broader practice includes commercial litigation, insurance and professional services disputes, possession and eviction claims, and commercial debt recovery, giving him a balanced perspective across claimant and defendant work.

David contributes articles across a broad range of legal topics, covering bounce back loans, boundary disputes, Japanese knotweed, GDPR and data breaches, landlord legal services and property management disputes.

Individuals
Didn't get your deposit back? Learn how deposit protection rules work, when a landlord has broken the law, and how to claim back what you're owed – plus compensation of up to three times your deposit.

Didn't get your deposit back? Here's what the law says.

Didn't get your deposit back? Learn how deposit protection rules work, when a landlord has broken the law, and how to claim back what you're owed – plus compensation of up to three times your deposit.

Individuals
Facing a Section 8 notice, or need to serve one? Learn how Section 8 possession claims work, what grounds landlords can rely on, and how tenants can respond – now that it's the only legal route to possession.

Section 8 possession claims: what landlords and tenants need to know

Facing a Section 8 notice, or need to serve one? Learn how Section 8 possession claims work, what grounds landlords can rely on, and how tenants can respond – now that it's the only legal route to possession.

Commercial Law
Managing rental properties without legal support? Learn how common compliance failures, tenant disputes, and procedural errors can cost landlords thousands – and how to protect your position.

Legal risks every landlord should understand

Managing rental properties without legal support? Learn how common compliance failures, tenant disputes, and procedural errors can cost landlords thousands – and how to protect your position.

Individuals
Facing a landlord or tenant dispute? Learn how common issues arise, what your legal rights are, and the practical steps you can take to resolve the dispute and recover your losses.

Landlord and tenant disputes: your rights, obligations, and how to resolve a claim

Facing a landlord or tenant dispute? Learn how common issues arise, what your legal rights are, and the practical steps you can take to resolve the dispute and recover your losses.

Individuals
Discovered Japanese knotweed on your property? Learn how it gets there, who might be liable, and what steps to take to protect your home's value and pursue compensation.

Found Japanese knotweed on your property? Who's responsible, and what can you do about it?

Discovered Japanese knotweed on your property? Learn how it gets there, who might be liable, and what steps to take to protect your home's value and pursue compensation.

Individuals
Your personal information is valuable. When an organisation fails to protect it, the consequences can range from anxiety to financial theft. Learn how you can claim compensation for the harm caused.

Has an organisation exposed your personal data?

Your personal information is valuable. When an organisation fails to protect it, the consequences can range from anxiety to financial theft. Learn how you can claim compensation for the harm caused.

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