David is Head of the Commercial Disputes and Sports Litigation Team which offers a wide range of litigation services to both individuals and businesses, incorporating Corporate and Commercial Recovery and Insolvency.

David previously headed North Yorkshire Trading Standards consumer advice team and special investigations team, dealing with regulatory matters and specialising in anti-counterfeiting matters. He also worked for the Department of Trade and Industry specialising in Directors Disqualification and Insolvency.

David is a member of R3, the association for the UK's insolvency and restructuring professionals, and has significant experience with matters involving:

• breach of contract
• unfair prejudice claims
• partnership disputes
• professional negligence (claimant and defendant)
• landlord and tenant
• dilapidations claims
• HM Land Registry and matters with multi-jurisdictional elements
• sports disputes (arbitrations, tribunals and FA, Premier League and EFL regulatory matters).

David’s specialisms are in insolvency (individual and corporate) and Directors Disqualification Act Proceedings.

He also acts for professionals in relation to disciplinary matters, with a particular emphasis on registered pharmacists.

David acts for a broad range of clients, including insurers, national and international corporates, entrepreneurs, large family estates, insolvency practitioners (and those facing claims by them), charities, the Premier League, Leeds United FC and professional players and managers.

What People Say About David...

“David was solicitor with the skills and knowledge to fight our case. Thank you David – Cresit sub pondere virtus [Virtue increases under oppression].” The Farmers Creed

“Enjoyed the interaction with David Birks on a civil matter. Great advice, whilst the courts appeared in disarray David controlled the case on our behalf. Happy to recommend David and his firm, great service and value.” Client Feedback

"Thank you so much David. I can truly recommend you. I certainly will not go anywhere else." Client Feedback

"Top class service and clear advice at sensible costs. Do not hesitate to engage this team, the return on your investment will be high. The team are efficient, effective and laser focused on the best outcome for their client, even under very tight deadlines. Their knowledge beat other so called specialists giving absolute leverage in negotiations. David knows exactly how to manoeuvre his clients into their strongest position and capitalises on this for exacting and no non-sense negotiations. Always kept up to date with progress removing significant stress. Highly recommended." Client Feedback

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