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Partnership - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mumford KC specialises in the litigation or arbitration of partnership-related disputes arising in a commercial context, including matters involving LLP structures. He is also well versed in partnership disputes involving property development. He frequently handles both litigation and arbitration.
Strengths
David Mumford KC is a go-to silk who is instructed in the most valuable cases for our most important clients. His written and oral advocacy is of absolutely the highest quality.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
David is absolutely brilliant. If you have got a really complex, very detailed case that needs a forensic mind, then David's your man.
David deconstructs the claimant's arguments with sniper-like precision.
David is a very impressive advocate. His understanding of trust law is second to none.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mumford KC appears in substantial pieces of civil fraud litigation arising out of such issues as dishonest assistance and the misappropriation of assets. He is skilled at employing legal tools such as search, seizure and disclosure orders.
Strengths
David is incredibly analytical and has encyclopedic knowledge of both fraud and procedure. Clients like him and he has a very good manner with everyone on the team.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mumford KC of Maitland Chambers has significant expertise in areas including commercial chancery, banking and civil fraud. His financial disputes practice has recently focused on bond disputes, debt recovery and issues of fraud and insolvency in the industry. He is also experienced in resolving disputes through alternative means such as arbitration.
Strengths
He's meticulous and hard-working but also commercial and has a great sense of what arguments are going to work and what ones need to be left alone.
He is very good on strategy and the details. He is methodical and logical in his approach and on his feet he's wonderfully clear and logical.
David has an incredible intellect, which just breaks down arguments and reconstructs them favourably.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
David Mumford is pragmatic, to the point and very reassuring to work with.
Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Mumford KC is a well-regarded silk who often appears in high-profile company and commercial disputes. He takes instructions from banks, high net worth individuals and well-known corporations, and routinely appears in international disputes. He displays expertise in shareholder disputes, unlawful dividend claims and issues of directors' duty.
Strengths
David is very thorough and goes into points well.
David is the perfect all-rounder; he works hard and consistently delivers.
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
David Mumford KC is often instructed in matters relating to civil fraud and breach of trust cases, among other complex disputes regarding offshore assets. He has experience working in the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Singapore and the Channel Islands.
Strengths
David is genuinely excellent. He's user-friendly and has a first-rate reputation.
He is absolutely brilliant. An intellectual heavyweight fast becoming a superstar.