David McCormick

Call 2014

mccormick@exchangechambers.co.uk

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  • Recommendations

    Instructing solicitor – 

    David is all things practical in his approach but with the technical knowledge behind all he advises upon. He is alive to client’s lives going forward and the impact an ill-thought-out plan, or contrary judicial decision, can have.

    We operate in times of Dispute Resolution, which must be the way, and David completely gets it. A pleasure to deal with, be it you instructing him or against him.

    Instructing solicitor –

    I have worked with David for almost four years and would confidently instruct him for both children and financial work. He is extremely competent and has an excellent rapport with clients which instantly puts them at ease. David has undertaken complex children work and has achieved fantastic results for clients. Likewise, he is more than able to go toe to toe with more senior counsel at an FDR. 

    He is efficient and prepares well for all cases including the preparation of a Note before the hearing, detailed attendance notes and a draft order within 24 hours after a hearing. David carries himself well and is willing to assist as much as possible with a case, offering friendly advice along the way.   

    Instructing solicitor –

    David is great to work with, definitely adds value, is very approachable as well as personable and can read the needs of the client building a rapport of trust.  Always prepared – David deals with complex and difficult children cases including international as well as financial remedy applications and has no hesitation in fighting his corner on his feet.

    “David has an excellent rapport with clients and has the ability to put them at ease in the most difficult circumstances. His preparation is diligent and thoughtful and his advocacy is very effective.” – Instructing Solicitor testimonial

  • Beyond the Bar

    In September 2014, David spent 4 weeks in New Delhi, working with Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India.

    Before he commenced pupillage, David spent a year working for the Independent Police Complaints Commission. David was an Investigation Researcher, assigned to the Hillsborough investigation. This was the same topic which was covered by David in his undergraduate dissertation. He won an award for the best undergraduate project.

    David is a keen sportsman. He enjoys football, padel, squash and golf. David is a runner. He has completed many half-marathons and two marathons (New Orleans and Liverpool). David will run the Paris marathon in 2027.

  • Education

    M Law (Exempting) – Northumbria University (2010-2014):
    First Class (Hons.)
    Bar Professional Training Course:
    Outstanding

    Awards:

    • Woon Travel Scholarship;
    • Linda Sykes Memorial Prize for the best undergraduate performance in Law;
    • Winn Solicitors Prize for the best performance in Civil Litigation;
    • 7 Harrington Street Chambers Prize for excellence in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Practice;
    • Palgrave Prize for the best performance in Sports Law;
    • Northumbria Law School Press Prize for the best undergraduate project;
    • NUI Maynooth Silken Thomas Moot Court Competition, Best Speaker 2014;
    • Northumbria University Honour Roll 2012 & 2013;
    • Northumbria University Contribution Roll 2013 & 2014.

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Practice Overview

David was called to the Bar in 2014. He has a mixed practice of personal injury and family work. His family practice includes matrimonial finance, private law children and injunctions.

David is efficient and effective. He has a reputation for quickly completing paperwork and responding to queries. He is always happy to assist solicitors, either formally or informally.

David takes a pragmatic and proactive approach. He prides himself of the relationship he forms with professional and lay clients. As one solicitor put it:

“David has an excellent rapport with clients and has the ability to put them at ease in the most difficult circumstances. His preparation is diligent and thoughtful and his advocacy is very effective.”