JUNIOR PROFILE
David Myhill

David Myhill

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Specialist civil practice, with particular expertise in product liability (medical devices, products causing property damage and recovery actions), disputes involving professionals accused of negligence (including clinical negligence, as well as surveyors, accountants, brokers, IFAs and solicitors) and general commercial and insurance litigation.

Clinical negligence practice involves regular instructions in high value claims for Claimants, NHS Trusts and privately insured Defendants, with regular trial experience.

Substantial product liability practice with an emphasis on medical devices, including implantable prostheses and surgical equipment.

Property damage practice involves many subrogated claims involving fires and floods (especially those caused by the failure of products such as circuit breakers or pipework) as well as subsidence claims.

Insurance work includes coverage disputes, claims involving fraud, and interpretation of all forms of non-marine policies.

Regularly acts in settlement negotiations including mediations and round table meetings.

Highly experienced in representing parties at all forms of oral hearing, including arbitrations, trials, applications and inquests.

Career

Called 2006; Lincoln's Inn.

Professional Memberships

PNBA, TECBAR

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Myhill is applauded by commentators for his extensive medical knowledge, which he applies to cases on behalf of both claimants and defendant organisations. He is highly sought after by NHS trusts and private health organisations and is also very experienced in appearing at inquests.

Product Liability - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Myhill has a strong track record of handling group actions, with a particular emphasis on claims arising out of defective medical devices. He provides expert representation to product manufacturers and other defendants, drawing on his complementary strength in clinical negligence.

Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Myhill is commended for his role in the vehicle emissions litigation. He levies his enviable product liability practice to assist clients in group actions.

Strengths

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  • David is excellent in all areas. He is my absolute go-to senior junior and I would want him as my first choice representing my clients. He is responsive and a pleasure to deal with.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
  • He has dealt with complex issues very well.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
  • He's a very good and steadying pair of hands.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
  • David is excellent. His approach and manner equally impressed both the client and court.

    Product LiabilityUK Bar
  • David Myhill is extremely conscientious, and a strong person who stays remarkably calm under pressure. He is always on top of the technical details of the case.

    Product LiabilityUK Bar
  • David's attention to detail is outstanding. He is an exceptional junior and is very approachable.

    Product LiabilityUK Bar

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London (Bar)

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