David is a litigation partner specialising in company and securities law.
He has broad experience acting for corporate clients in a range of commercial disputes. David specialises in company and securities law and complex contractual litigation. He also acts for electricity companies and airlines in regulatory and contractual disputes.
David regularly appears as counsel in the High Court and Appeal Courts, arbitrations, and before regulatory tribunals such as the Securities Commission and Takeovers Panel.
Chambers Global 2008 describes David as a "talented young partner", who is "developing a well-rounded commercial practice, that's complemented by niche industry experience in areas such as electricity." Chambers also notes that clients praise him as "sensible, pragmatic and always a pleasure to deal with".
LLB (Hons), University of Auckland
PhD, University of Cambridge
1991 New Zealand