David Head

Call 1997; BA (Hons) (Oxon.)
Email: dhead@3vb.com

David Head is an experienced advocate with a wide-ranging commercial practice. He is recognised by the UK legal directories as one of London's leading junior barristers in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, civil and commercial fraud, professional negligence, and banking and finance.Comments include:

• "Impressive on all fronts"
• "Fantastic reputation for his advocacy skills"
• "Commands the respect of judges as someone who is really on top of his case"
• "Cool, calm and collected"
• "Concise, quick-thinking and eloquent - both on paper and in trial"
• "Painstaking in his preparation and utterly charming in court"
• "Clear, responsive and robust"
• "Held in high esteem for his brilliant paperwork and user-friendly style"
• "Reliably efficient"
• "Likeable and a pleasure to work with"

(Chambers and Partners 2007-12, Legal 500 2008-11)

In recent years he has been instructed (both as sole advocate and as part of a larger team) in a number of high-profile cases, including the BCCI employee group litigation (2001-2008), the Attorney-General of Zambia v Meer Care fraud litigation (2006-8), a £600m commercial claim in ALS v Honeywell (2008), and a £90m fraud and breach of warranty claim in SITA v Serruys (2010). He is currently instructed in the Kyrgyz Mobil Tel v BITEL fraud litigation in the Isle of Man. He continues to appear in and advise on cases of all sizes, working closely with solicitors and other professionals to find practical solutions to clients' legal problems.

David has experience in many areas of commercial litigation, including civil and commercial fraud; professional negligence and liability (especially solicitors, brokers, auditors and surveyors); insurance and reinsurance; banking, finance and insolvency; media, entertainment and sports law.

Awards and Scholarships

Oxford University Mooting Prize, Varsity Moot Leader
Queen Mother's Scholar
Harmsworth Entrance Exhibitioner

Professional Membership

Middle Temple, Commercial Bar Association, LCLCBA