David is an intellectual property (IP) litigation lawyer with a particular focus on patents.He graduated with a degree in electronic engineering and practised as an engineer for a number of years before moving into the law and qualifying as a solicitor. In addition to working in solicitors' practices he has spent some time with a firm of patent attorneys where, in addition to acting in patent litigation matters, he gained experience of patent prosecution. He joined Fieldfisher as a partner in May 2004.

His practice covers the full range of IP rights (patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, etc.) particularly where such rights are technical in character. The main focus of his practice is patent law.  He advises on and conducts both offensive and defensive litigation of patent rights, patent infringement avoidance; commercial exploitation and acquisition, and how to use patents for competitive advantage. Often this is done on a multi-jurisdictional basis.