LAWYER PROFILE

David Bartlett

UK 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance: Non-contentious

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David Bartlett is a corporate lawyer based in London. He focuses on providing corporate and regulatory advice to global insurance clients.

David has been ranked as a Thomson Reuters “Stand-Out Lawyer” and is named as Key Lawyer for corporate and regulatory insurance matters in Legal 500. David's experience includes international and domestic M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and several insurance portfolio transfers, as well as complex life and non-life reinsurance and insurance-linked securities transactions involving traditional and alternative asset classes.

“David Bartlett has deep knowledge of the [insurance] industry and a very strong grasp of black letter law… an exceptionally impressive young lawyer.” (Legal 500 UK, 2025).

As part of his training, David spent time on secondment to Howden Group where he advised on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Star Associates

Individual Editorial

David Bartlett can assist clients on M&A and reinsurance, among other areas.

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Strengths

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David was definitely worthy of a shout-out. He was excellent throughout. I always had faith in his technical expertise and negotiating acumen. He is definitely one for the future.
Insurance: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is exceptional, and one of my go-tos. His adeptness at translating complex legal and regulatory issues into something accessible is second to none. He is a star in the industry.
Insurance: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is a great lawyer and we're lucky to work with him. He is thoughtful, diligent and a trusted partner.
Insurance: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David Bartlett is an excellent lawyer with great awareness who really adds value.
Insurance: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession