Partner
David is an authority on IT, outsourcing and technology-driven procurement, with a particular focus on clients in financial services, the public sector and the technology sector.
David regularly acts as lead advisor for customer and suppliers to deliver complex and strategic technology projects, collaborations and commercial contracts of all shapes and sizes.
David has a wide range of experience gained from working closely with clients' legal, commercial and technical teams and a genuine understanding of the sectors in which he is engaged. He has worked on secondment as in-house counsel for a major IT/business process outsource service provider and as commercial manager for the delivery of a major IT-driven transformation programme.
Clients praise David's relaxed, calm and professional approach and his ability to provide thorough and meticulous analysis and advice, whilst maintaining constant focus on project delivery and business priorities. His input is valued by clients as technically accurate, protective of material risks and commercially focussed, which has made him a trusted adviser to multiple key clients of the firm.
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Experience
Related sectors
Digital
Financial Services
Government & public services
Fintech
Software and IT services
Fast growth companies
Digital media
Related services
Collaboration agreements and commercial joint ventures
Public procurement
Supply and distribution and agency agreements
Brands and trade marks
Copyright
Web and mobile IP protection
Ebusiness and digital exploitation
Technology development and distribution
Intellectual Property
Commercial
Technology & Communications
Artificial Intelligence
Insights & events
Payroll providers and HMRC AML supervision: why registration is the easy part
Consumer Duty enforcement is here – 11 investigations and counting
Lenders successful in judicial review of the Financial Ombudsman Service
FCA publishes landmark Mills Review into AI and retail financial services: what firms need to know
Consumer Duty: Distribution chains, manufacturer obligations and board reporting – what firms need to know
What the first three OFSI Settlements tell us about UK sanctions enforcement
UK public procurement: Can you prioritise British suppliers?
FCA flags financial crime control gaps across insurance sector in new multi-firm review
Government announces once-in-a-generation overhaul of the home buying and selling system
FCA sets out research agenda that will shape regulation for the next five years
DMCCA penalty #2: CMA fines Marks Electrical for use of automatic opt-ins for additional charges
UK anti-money laundering rules overhauled: what financial services firms must do now
FCA consults on targeted mortgage rule reforms to support first-time buyers and underserved consumers
AI in Motion: Balanced algorithms - addressing bias in AI
UK tech sovereignty: Insights from London Tech Week 2026
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Retail Agility: Navigating the AI frontier in retail
The Franchise Act in the Netherlands - how will it affect you?
The fast and the curious: Empowering in-house lawyers to create business value
10 Key Points from the PSR Consultation APP Scams: Requiring reimbursement
European Access Plan: Your gateway to business in the EU
Government and public services legal panel appointments
TLT Named Supplier on Government Legal Panel | TLT
TLT supercharges innovation and tech offering with strategic partner hire
TLT acts for Pollen Street Capital on acquisition of Leonard Curtis
TLT reappointed to the National Legal Services Framework
TLT strengthens public sector infrastructure and future energy offering with two new partners
TLT continues growth of financial services regulatory team with appointment of new partner
TLT assists pioneering clinical-stage diagnostics company on investment
Court of Appeal upholds CMA charge control for blue-light radio network services
TLT welcomes AI and digital transformation expert as partner
TLT acts for Agroberries in the acquisition of BerryWorld group
TLT advises Allied Irish Bank on completion of refinancing investment facility
TLT advises K3 Capital Group on acquisition of HMA Tax Limited
Views on fintech - interview with Niels Pedersen, MMU
The Future Fund - one month on | Scale-up insights episode eight
Scale-up Insights episode six - Employee incentives
Scale up Insights episode five - grow and manage your team
Scale‑Up Insights Podcast: Getting to Grips with Data | TLT
Scale‑Up Insights Podcast: IP Retrospective | TLT
International Fintech Case Study: Brexit Contract Migration | TLT
TLT oversees an international acquisition of a specialised South West business
Advising a fast-growth eCommerce consultancy on a share capital sale and reinvestment
Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023 - construction industry focus
Document automation for in-house legal teams | Contract management
