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Professional Negligence - Midlands (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mitchell is a well-regarded barrister who represents individuals in claims against former solicitors. His expertise extends to matters involving financial and tax advisers.
Chancery - Midlands (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mitchell concentrates his practice on probate, trusts and real property disputes, for which he has a strong reputation. He has made a number of appearances in the High Court and frequently advises clients on claims made under the Inheritance Act 1975.
Strengths
David Mitchell is very bright, quick-thinking and a brilliant advocate.
David has the ability to cut through issues in a manner that is highly efficient and achieves results. He is also remarkably adept at getting to grips with complex matters quickly.
David Mitchell always looks for angles with a view to resolve the situation. He likes to be part of a matter and is great to collaborate on strategy with.
David is solution-oriented and easy to work with. He's a good team member who is around out of hours and weekends. He gets to the crux of things quickly without overcomplicating things.
David is a heavyweight. I refer the most complex matters to him. He seems to handle them with ease.
Real Estate Litigation - Midlands (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mitchell has a strong chancery practice with particular expertise in real estate disputes. In addition to his experience in contentious probate matters, his practice includes acting on possession orders, restrictive covenants and professional negligence claims. He appears in both tribunals and courtroom trials.
Strengths
David Mitchell has a collaborative and friendly approach, and is good at working with lay clients. A lot of experience and commercial awareness underlies his sensible and pragmatic advice.
David is an exceptionally gifted and knowledgeable barrister, while being personable and able to connect with the client.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - Midlands (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mitchell is a well-regarded barrister offering expertise in a wide range of commercial and chancery cases. He is particularly adept at handling contentious probate and property disputes.
Strengths
He always looks for angles with a view to resolve the situation.