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
FCA formalises annual retail banking data reporting: what banks and building societies need to do now
The countdown begins: what cryptoasset firms must do now to secure FCA authorisation
UK Regulatory Initiatives Grid – May 2026: what financial services firms need to know now
HMT’s policy statement on Consumer Credit Act 1974 reform: Insights for a future-ready consumer credit regime
New operational incident reporting rules for banks and CRR firms: What you need to do before March 2027
New FCA operational incident reporting rules: What core or limited SMCR firms need to do now
New FCA rules on operational incident reporting: What enhanced SMCR firms need to know
New operational incident reporting rules for payment service providers: What you need to do before March 2027
When do the UK public procurement rules apply? Public Authorities and Public Undertakings under the Procurement Act 2023
Consumer Duty: from frameworks to outcomes – 12 priority focus areas for regulated firms
The Procurement Act 2023 and the changes for automatic suspension in practice
FCA consults on overhaul of consumer credit financial promotion rules
SFO secures £10m DPA – what this means for corporates
Crime and Policing Act 2026: Expansion of senior manager criminal liability
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When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
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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
TLT highly commended for Litigation Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024
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
When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny - Webinar
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
DMCC Act - The next chapter for CMA Consumer Law Enforcement
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
