David Head KC

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 2

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

19 Years Ranked

Band 2

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

17 Years Ranked

Band 4

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by David Head KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

David Head KC is a highly regarded advocate and trial lawyer. He has a wealth of experience and a varied commercial practice, including complex, international litigation and arbitration as well as advisory work.

David is recommended by the UK and international legal directories as a leading silk in commercial dispute resolution, civil and commercial fraud, banking and finance and professional negligence. He is consistently praised for the quality of his advocacy, his strategic approach and his ability to work well with others to bring about optimum results for clients.

His practice covers all aspects of commercial disputes, including civil and commercial fraud; banking, finance and insolvency; professional negligence and liability (especially lawyers, brokers, accountants, auditors and surveyors), company and shareholder disputes; insurance and reinsurance; media, entertainment and sports law.

Professional Memberships

Middle Temple

Commercial Bar Association

LCLCBA

Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association

Called to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the Eastern Caribbean (Virgin Islands)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Head KC takes on prominent civil fraud instructions as part of an expansive commercial practice. Allegations he has dealt with include misappropriation of assets, unfair prejudice and breach of contract.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 2

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Head KC is a capable silk involved in a variety of complex banking cases, frequently concerning swaps mis-selling, professional negligence and misrepresentation claims. He acts for a wide array of banks and City institutions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is very commercial, a very hard opponent and someone I want on my side.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

He's popular, user-friendly and good on his feet.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David is really user-friendly and commercial. He is persuasive and has a particularly easy manner in court.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David bridges the gap between civil fraud and insolvency like few others.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David is amazing. He is a very persuasive advocate with a very conversational style.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David is amazing. He is a compelling advocate with a very conversational style.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

David is really user-friendly and commercial. He's persuasive and has a particularly easy manner in court.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

David is one of the friendliest barristers and he is incredibly sharp.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

David is really user-friendly and commercial. He is persuasive and has a particularly easy manner in court.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

David is very charming and easy to work with, which means clients love working with him.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

David is very commercial and is a strong advocate in court.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

David is very commercial, a very hard opponent and someone I want on my side.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

He's popular, user-friendly and good on his feet.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David is really user-friendly and commercial. He is persuasive and has a particularly easy manner in court.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David bridges the gap between civil fraud and insolvency like few others.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David is amazing. He is a very persuasive advocate with a very conversational style.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

David is amazing. He is a compelling advocate with a very conversational style.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

David is really user-friendly and commercial. He's persuasive and has a particularly easy manner in court.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

David is one of the friendliest barristers and he is incredibly sharp.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

David is really user-friendly and commercial. He is persuasive and has a particularly easy manner in court.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

David is very charming and easy to work with, which means clients love working with him.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

David is very commercial and is a strong advocate in court.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

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About

Practice Areas

Professional Memberships

Chambers Review

UK-Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

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