JUNIOR PROFILE
David Groome

David Groome

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Practice Areas

David Groome has led more than 200 private prosecutions involving fraud, copyright and trademark infringement for major multinationals in music, film, sport and broadcast media. His clients include the Premier League, FACT, Sky, BPI and Virgin Media. Over two decades, he has been central to the majority of IP-related private prosecutions, contributing to nearly every landmark ruling and successful outcome in this field. His expertise and track record are unrivalled.

David also has extensive experience in prosecutions and defences involving trading standards, copyright, trademark and product safety. He has acted for leading multinational brand owners and major high street retailers. Widely regarded as an authority in confiscation proceedings, he combines this with a strong practice defending serious crime, including fraud, drugs and offences against the person.

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UK Bar

Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Groome is regularly instructed in private prosecutions and has considerable expertise in cases concerning IP rights infringements, fraud and consumer protection. His clients include several major corporations in the sports, film and broadcast media industries.

Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Groome is an expert in private criminal intellectual property infringement prosecutions and trading standards law. His clients include several corporations across the broadcasting, film and sports industries.

Strengths

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  • David has completed the most complex cases ever in this field. His depth of knowledge is superb. He is always willing to help and is a true expert in this field.

    Financial Crime: Private ProsecutionsUK Bar
  • David Groome has been responsible for many landmark rulings and continues to provide advocacy at the very highest level.

    Media & EntertainmentUK Bar

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