David Gardner

David is an authority on IT, outsourcing and technology-driven procurement, with a particular focus on clients in financial services, the public sector and the technology sector.

David regularly acts as lead advisor for customer and suppliers to deliver complex and strategic technology projects, collaborations and commercial contracts of all shapes and sizes.

David has a wide range of experience gained from working closely with clients' legal, commercial and technical teams and a genuine understanding of the sectors in which he is engaged. He has worked on secondment as in-house counsel for a major IT/business process outsource service provider and as commercial manager for the delivery of a major IT-driven transformation programme.

Clients praise David's relaxed, calm and professional approach and his ability to provide thorough and meticulous analysis and advice, whilst maintaining constant focus on project delivery and business priorities. His input is valued by clients as technically accurate, protective of material risks and commercially focussed, which has made him a trusted adviser to multiple key clients of the firm.