New Office Managing Partner in Jersey

David has been at Appleby in Jersey since 1997, and became a partner in 2001. He practises in the firm’s Litigation and Insolvency department and advises on all types of commercial litigation, primarily specialising in professional negligence, trust and property matters and insurance-related work. David was named as a Leader in his Field by Chambers Europe 2011 and 2010.

Born in Jersey, David was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1995, and re-qualified as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey in 1999. David is a member of the Editorial Board of the Jersey Law Review, the Board of Examiners for the Jersey Bar Examinations, and the Jersey Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

David replaces the previous Office Managing Partner, Michael O’Connell, who has recently been appointed as Group Managing Partner Elect of the Appleby Group.

David commented, “I am delighted to have been elected as Office Managing Partner for the Jersey Office of Appleby. I am looking forward to taking on the management role alongside my litigation practice, and contributing to the success of the Group with the help and support of my fellow partners. First class client service will remain our key priority.”

Michael added, “I am very pleased for David and look forward to working with him to cement our position as the world’s leading provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. As the Jersey Office Managing Partner, he will play an integral role in the strategic development of the Group.”