Partner
David is a partner in our Technology and Data team, specialising in commercial technology transactions, digital business and services, data protection and governance issues, cybersecurity and the development, implementation and exploitation of new technologies, notably AI.
With more than 15 years of experience, David has worked with some of world's largest and most successful technology companies. He also advises clients in the energy and utilities, data centre, retail, financial services, manufacturing and digital creative sectors, and has a strong interest in working with emerging high growth technology businesses.
He advises on complex and business-critical digital transformation projects, technology contracts, the creation and commercial exploitation of intellectual property, data and digital content, software development and licensing, cloud and other IT services agreements, online safety issues, data protection, e-privacy, IoT, connected devices, digital marketing and advertising, GDPR compliance and cybersecurity issues, including advising in relation to live cybersecurity incidents.
He also has extensive experience working on the commercial, technology, data and intellectual property aspects of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on businesses in the technology sector.
David has been recognised by both Chambers and Legal 500 in the areas of IT law and data protection. David co-authored the inaugural Chambers and Partners guide to Artificial Intelligence law, practice and development in the UK.
Prior to joining Ashfords, David was a partner at Burges Salmon. David has previously worked at US firm Morrison & Foerster and trained at Allen & Overy. He is a member of the Society of Computers and Law and the International Technology Law Association.
