David Birrell

Call 2006

birrell@exchangechambers.co.uk

"David is an exceptional jury advocate and a Silk in the making."

The Legal 500, 2025
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Police Disciplinary

“David is an exceptional jury advocate and a Silk in the making.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“Incredibly persuasive. Always prepared and never flustered.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“David can master a case immediately upon instruction.  His advocacy is incredible.” (Legal 500, 2024)

“David’s attention to detail is extraordinary.” (Legal 500, 2023)

“His patience and understanding make him stand out from others.” (Legal 500, 2023)

“Nothing is ever too much trouble” (Legal 500, 2023)

David has over 20 years’ experience of working with police officers and over 10 years’ experience of acting in professional disciplinary proceedings.

David has represented police officers and other professionals charged with criminal offences in magistrates’ and Crown Courts.  He recently overturned a conviction for assault on appeal to the Crown Court.

David accepts instructions in police disciplinary proceedings.    He is currently instructed on behalf of a serving police officer in parallel criminal and disciplinary proceedings arising out of an allegation of Controlling and coercive behaviour against his partner, another serving officer.

When instructed in disciplinary proceedings, David is able to call upon his judicial experience, which includes chairing professional disciplinary proceedings.