David is a Solicitor in the Property Disputes Team at Birketts based in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Since joining the Property Disputes Team, David has assisted with a wide range of matters in both the private and commercial sectors, dealing with issues relating to private tenancies, utilities, rights of light, rights of way, boundary disputes, trespass, negligence, possession proceedings, adverse possession, option/promotion agreements and misrepresentation.
Experience & education
Prior to joining Birketts, David studied English and Theatre at the University of Sheffield where he was awarded a 2:1 degree. David then helped launch a local micro-brewery in Suffolk, which he subsequently ran for six years.
After leaving the brewery, David returned to education to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) at the University of Law, which he passed with Distinction. He has since completed a Masters in Law, which he passed with Distinction and was awarded the Dean’s Award for Best Overall Performance in his cohort. David also passed both the SQE1 and SQE2 on his first attempts scoring in the top quintile of his cohort for each.
David joined Birketts as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2023. As part of his training contract, David held two seats in the Property Disputes Team, as well as seats in the SIPPS/SSAS Team and the Charities Team.
