David Forsdick KC

UK Bar

David Forsdick KC is a highly rated public law practitioner who is often instructed in contentious rating and valuation issues. He frequently acts for local authorities, among other clients.

"David Forsdick is a standout barrister who always impresses. He is one of the very best in the field."

"David's cross-examination is excellent."

David Forsdick KC is sought out by government departments, councils, key environmental NGOs and regulators to advise on subjects such as contaminated land and mineral extraction. He has extensive advocacy experience, routinely appearing before the Court of Appeal.

"He produces good work and is good on the details."

David Forsdick KC is a renowned local government silk with extensive expertise across a plethora of public and environmental law issues. He routinely acts as lead counsel for public authorities involved in high-stakes vires disputes. He has previously acted in a number of cases regarding local government powers and the relationship with central government.

"David is a decent and fair advocate."

David Forsdick KC has taken on a number of eye-catching planning cases in recent years, engaging with both housing and infrastructure matters of national importance and novel construction. He is frequently engaged by local authorities, interest groups and other public bodies on affordable housing schemes, urban extensions and planning applications with environmental law elements.

"David is a decent and fair advocate who can fight."