David Hopkins

David Hopkins is a senior junior barrister at 39 Essex Chambers with a diverse legal practice.1 His areas of expertise include:

Practice Areas

• Commercial law
• Construction law
• Financial services disputes
• Professional discipline and regulation
• Public law

David regularly appears in various courts and tribunals, including the Commercial Court, Chancery Division, Technology and Construction Court (TCC), and Administrative Court.12

Experience and Expertise

• Extensive experience in international arbitration, handling disputes under various rules including ADCCAC, ICC, LMAA, and SIAC1
• TECBAR accredited adjudicator, accepting appointments via the TECBAR adjudication scheme1
• Contributing editor to several legal publications, including Atkin's Court Forms and Wilmot-Smith on Construction Contracts1

Background and Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in 20131
• Prior to his legal career, worked for five years in the City as a foreign exchange and interest rates derivatives structurer1
• Holds an MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford and a BA in PPE from the University of York1

Recognition

David is recognized as a leading junior in several legal directories, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Chambers Global, and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.1 He has been nominated for professional disciplinary junior of the year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024.1

Sports Law

In addition to his primary practice areas, David has expertise in sports law. He was appointed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to provide legal advice and representation for disputes arising from the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha.2