David is a solicitor in the firm’s general litigation department and leads both the Japanese Knotweed and Professional Negligence teams. He advises claimants and defendants in matters involving invasive plant disputes, professional negligence claims against former solicitors, and disputes with After the Event (ATE) insurers over the withdrawal of indemnity.
His broader practice covers a range of commercial litigation, insurance and professional services disputes, possession and eviction claims, and commercial debt recovery.
Before joining Complex Law, David worked at a leading insurance firm in their Commercial Insurance department. He acted on subrogated recovery claims arising from construction and property disputes, including complex multi-party litigation, and defended claims under the Animals Act. He also regularly advised on policy coverage issues and first-party fraud, with a particular focus on motor indemnity and the interaction between different classes of insurance in road traffic claims.
David brings a wealth of experience across both claimant and defendant work, combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of commercial and insurance considerations.