David qualified into Bird & Bird's Employment Group in 2008, having joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in 2006.

David works on all aspects of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious. David's recent client work has included:

• Defending an employer against racial and religious discrimination in the Employment Tribunal;
• Carrying out a complex electronic disclosure exercise in preparation for trial at the High Court;
• Advising clients in relation to fiduciary duties and post termination restrictive covenants; and
• Advising employees in respect of their contractual rights and bonus entitlements.

David has also spent time on secondment at a major sports governing body where he worked as part of the in-house legal team.