UK Bar
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - All Circuits
David Rees KC
David Rees KC is an expert in matters that concern incapacity and elderly clients. He is noted for his unusual expertise in international and cross-border Court of Protection work that challenges the court's jurisdiction, and for handling cases that analyse orders made by foreign courts. He is sought after for high-profile cases with substantial damages, particularly by the Official Solicitor.
Strengths
"David knows the Court of Protection inside and out, his technical knowledge is unparalleled."
"David is very smart tactically and good at thinking of strategies."
"Responsive and detailed; David is the go-to barrister for complex Court of Protection work."
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits
David Rees KC
David Rees KC is highly regarded for his expertise in matters involving complex issues of both personal welfare and property and affairs. He is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor, and is particularly adept at handling cases concerning the jurisdiction of the Court of Protection.
Strengths
"David has a huge breadth of knowledge."
"David's technical knowledge is amazing."
"He is very bright and very hard-working."
"David is always on top of the papers, his drafting is beautiful."
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
David Rees KC
David Rees KC is regularly instructed in both contentious and non-contentious matters, and is highly respected for his work on inheritance matters and those with a capacity question.
Strengths
"David is everything you want from a KC - charming and eloquent with clients, and someone with a massive brain."
Ecclesiastical Law - All Circuits
David Rees KC
David Rees KC handles a wide array of ecclesiastical work, and is particularly adept at cases involving faculty jurisdiction and clergy discipline. He is the Deputy Chancellor of Leicester.
Strengths
"Sensible and competent. He is a hard-working and practical person who I would be happy to appear with, in front of, or have represent me should I need."