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David Hopper

UK 2026

Lewis Silkin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment: Employer: Industrial Relations

London (Firms)

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

I advise on industrial relations and collective employment law as a Solicitor admitted in England & Wales, Hong Kong (non-practising) and Ireland.

My practice involves a mix of advisory and contentious work, with my contentious experience including me acting in cases at all levels up to the UK Supreme Court.

Career

David trained at Slaughter and May in London and qualified into its Pensions and Employment Team in 2013. David moved to Linklaters in Hong Kong in 2014 before joining Lewis Silkin on his return to London in 2016. He has undertaken client secondments to the British Museum, Carillion and JP Morgan.

Personal

David studied at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford before working for an MP and member of the Government in Parliament. He rowed for both Oxford and Cambridge, winning the 2009 Isis-Goldie Race, and represented Great Britain at the 2005 Junior World Rowing Championships.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Employer: Industrial Relations - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Hopper is a partner at Lewis Silkin who is commended for his expertise in collective employment law and is sought out by employers for his expertise in this area.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is a subject matter expert. All things considered, David is one of the best attorneys I have worked with.
Employment: Employer: Industrial RelationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David's expertise is unparalleled.
Employment: Employer: Industrial RelationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has always been an incredible support with the required expertise and understanding of our business.
Employment: Employer: Industrial RelationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession