David has been a Partner in the Banking and Financial Services Group since joining the firm in 2000.

David advises on all aspects of financial services law and regulation and also company and commercial law. His practice areas of special interest include investment funds (Ireland and other offshore locations) and capital markets. David's clients include investment managers, custodian banks and fund administrators.

David has particular expertise in the area of property funds and has also advised many firms who have obtained authorisation from the Financial Regulator under the Investment Intermediaries Act.

David, who is a British national, began his career with a leading London law firm before relocating to Ireland in 1992 where he continued his career as in-house counsel to Chase Manhattan Bank (now JP Morgan), before joining LK Shields Solicitors.