“He combines his considerable technical knowledge with a proactive, personable and highly commercial approach to the job.”
Tess Beaumont
Legal Director, LexisNexis International
“David always has the clients interest at the forefront of everything he does. He brings a high degree of common sense to discussions and advice. He looks for very long term relationship with his clients and is always available for a coffee!”
Martin Boddy
Director, Convert Technologies
“David has been working with us as a legal representative for many year now. He's a friendly and very trustworthy extension to our team. David is fully at home in the digital sector, which means we don't have to explain how our industry, products or services work when we need help.”
Frank Staiger
Managing Director, Via Studios
“David demonstrates an in-depth knowledge, not only of contract law but also the software industry and the issues faced within an IT business generally.
He applies this knowledge with a welcome balance of tenacity and commerciality which means that he has become an integral member of our team."
Guy Phillips
International Sales Director, LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions
“I have worked with David over a number of years. He is technically extremely astute but also very inventive and proactive. He see's opportunities for his clients that have long term strategic benefits which together with his transactional background mean that clients achieve their aspirations. I would not hesitate to recommend David.”
Tim Virgo
Head of Mid Corporate Banking (North Wales and the Shires), Barclays Corporate Banking
“David provided expert legal advice on a number of commercial matters relating to football sponsorship, media and stadium hire. He is personable, responsive and provides clear advice on complex matters.”
Stuart Cain
Marketing and Sales Director, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
“He works hard and forms strong relationship with his clients. Phone calls and emails are replied and returned promptly (which I feel is very important in his field) He has good case knowledge and particularly helped and assisted me with Commercial Agent Law matters. I consider him honourable, trustworthy and honest. I would be pleased to give a recommendation.”
David Salmon
Owner, Salmon Consultancy Limited
"I have had the pleasure to work with David for many years on a variety of commercial legal projects, especially the drafting of contracts and terms and conditions. In addition to being knowledgeable about the law, he has a wealth of experience of how business works in the real world, which enables him to offer balanced, nuanced, common sense advice. His work for me has been clear, concise and delivered in a timely manner.
The fact that I have chosen to work with David repeatedly, at several different companies, should indicate that I rate him as an individual and his legal services highly."
Simeon Gabriel
Managing Director
"We've worked with David since 2008. David is pragmatic and commercially minded and, without fail provides us with sound advice and solutions to contractual challenges. David has drafted, and refined over time, a robust contractual framework upon which our client agreements are founded. This gives us immense confidence in our dealings with clients. Our clients benefit from terms of business that are concise, free of legalese and reasonable. A win-win."
Ray Lawrence
Director, Hubken Group
"I have worked with David for many years, on many different projects and he has proven himself many times over to be a first class technical lawyer who can also provide solid commercial advice."
Adrian Dion
Managing Director, Practice Enterprise
"David has been our company lawyer for many years now. David has helped us first hand through many different matters and has drafted all of our contractual documents underpinning our business relationships. David is extremely easy to get along with, is very commercially minded and focuses his attention on the things that matter. David is also well connected and so has made many valuable introductions to contacts who have helped us with everything from employment law advice to facility agreements. Overall it is reassuring to have David available to support us when needed and I would highly recommend."
Chris Judge
Managing Director, GTMaritime
"I have had the privilege of working closely with David for many years on many projects in the digital sector, and I wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation. His insights and expertise have been invaluable in guiding us through various challenges and opportunities. Despite dealing with intricate legal matters, he has a unique talent for explaining them in simple terms that anyone can grasp."
Phil Newson
Managing Director, Burnthebook Limited
"David has been an invaluable member of the extended DGauge team for the last 5 or so years. He has guided us through many commercial and contract negotiations, and supported us expertly in the launch of several new products and services. As well as having general commercial law knowledge David is also a specialist in software; this, coupled with his experience working directly for a technology company, make him a perfect fit for us. I would recommend David in a heart beat, regardless of your business model!"
Tom Coughlin
Head of Finance and Operations
"[David] was responsive and knowledgeable; we have worked together before"
Mr H
Client
I've worked with David on a number of occasions and always found him to be professional, friendly, and pragmatic.
Mr A
Client