David advises on a variety of corporate and commercial legal matters, with a particular focus on the sale and purchase of companies and businesses, company law and governance issues, and lending & security.

He advises clients across a range of sectors (including real estate, financial services and family businesses).

David prides himself on providing clear, commercial advice which reflects and addresses the concerns of clients. Having started his career working for a top 20 City firm for four and a half years, and having been at Russell-Cooke since 2006 (becoming a partner in 2012), David effectively advises clients of different sizes and types, including regulated pubic companies, barristers’ chambers, and startups & growth businesses - and adjusts his approach accordingly when doing so. 

In addition to working with clients on matters that fall within the usual remit of a corporate and commercial lawyer, David regularly works with colleagues in other teams across the broad range of areas where Russell-Cooke advises in order to provide a comprehensive service to clients. 

This includes working with our dispute resolution team in structuring and implementing solutions to address disputes between business owners, and liaising with colleagues in our private client and family teams to advise on family businesses and family investment companies.

David often comments in the legal and general press on business issues and has acted as an expert witness at a crown court trial.