Two members of chambers appointed as Recorders
We are delighted to announce that two members of chambers, Tony Watkin and David Payne, have both been appointed to the post of Recorder,...
Read moreDavid has been instructed in the full range of private law cases, including those involving:
- All applications under the Children Act 1989.
- Injunctive relief under the Family Law 1996.
- Cases involving the invocation of the inherent jurisdiction.
- Complex factual disputes, including the determination of allegations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse perpetrated towards other parents and children.
- Cases involving Re W determinations and where appropriate, the cross-examination of children and other vulnerable witnesses.
- Proceedings which have current, or previous, local authority involvement.
- Cases involving cross-jurisdictional considerations within the United Kingdom and Crown Protectorates.
- Cases with an international element.
Qualifications
LLB (Hons) Law & Politics (Cardiff)
Qualified Pupil Supervisor
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Midland Circuit
Grays Inn
Appointments
Recorder (Wales) 2022 –Family Public, Family Private and Crime
Recommendations
Legal 500 2023: “David is always thoroughly and meticulously prepared. He is excellent with vulnerable clients and will always return helpful and detailed attendance notes to his solicitors.”
Legal 500 2022: “David is such a calm influence on proceedings and is able to grasp a difficult case quickly, even if instructed late. David’s advocacy and cross-examination style are the same. I am constantly impressed too with David’s written work and his position statements and skeleton arguments are always impressive and persuasive.”
Legal 500 2021: “A very smooth operator in court who quickly gets to grips with large complex matters.”
Legal 500 2019: “An outstanding trial counsel with exceptional analytical and technical skills.”
Legal 500 2018: “A thoughtful and thorough advocate.”
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