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