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Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

EXPERIENCE

David’s experience includes advising on complex, high-value projects:

  • The Hut Group on technology and commercial projects; this includes supporting contracts crucial for the provision of its e-commerce infrastructure.
  • Moore & Moore on a major collaboration with NexGen Cloud and NVIDIA for the creation of Europe’s largest artificial intelligence Supercloud; a venture that signifies a market-leading initiative.
  • Bentley in relation to its commercial and IT transactions. This includes major procurements as part of the client’s wider digital transformation program.
  • A confidential global provider of cloud products and services on the procurement, implementation and use of artificial intelligence systems.
  • Molson Coors on the outsourcing of manufacturing, canning and packaging functions critical in the implementation of the client’s strategic plans across Europe.
  • A confidential major UK financial regulatory body on its contracting approach for the use of artificial intelligence.
  • Manchester City Council on the development of a comprehensive contracting framework for the procurement of major IT products and services.
  • Rimes Technologies on various complex IT-related outsourcings, fintech, artificial intelligence and technology programs.
  • Cawingredients on its arrangements with Ball Packaging for the supply of cans and can ends for use in its packaging business.
  • TalkTalk in relation to major competitive procurements and its transformation program.
  • Elopak’s in major commercial collaborations with multinational manufacturers for the provision of specialised filling equipment and carton packaging.
  • Key Retirement Group on its commercial transactions and the outsourcing of the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of IT infrastructure (including cybersecurity); the infrastructure will play a critical function in the implementation of the client’s strategic plans.
  • Transport for Greater Manchester on the procurement of major IT and audio visual-related products and services.
  • BASF on its day-to-day operational requirements and guiding their business-critical commercial projects. This includes commercial projects to update to BASF’s business model with strategic customers under major supply contracts.
  • Transparity Solutions on its commercial transactions and its contracts for IT-related products and services.
  • The Co-operative Bank on the outsourcing of the implementation, operation and maintenance of IT infrastructure for critical function in the implementation of the client’s strategic plans.
Education

    Awards and recognitions

    • Rising Star, Commercial, The Legal 500 Manchester since 2016
    • Outstanding Lawyer, Technology, Acritas Stars since 2018
    • Stand Out Talent, Commercial, Acritas Stars since 2018
    • Northern Powerhouse Awards, Commercial, The Legal 500 since 2023
    • Top ranked for TMT, Chambers Global
    • Top ranked for Outsourcing, Chambers UK-wide
    • Top ranked for TMT: Information Technology, Chambers Europe-wide
    • Top ranked for Commercial Contracts, Chambers

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