David is a dispute resolution specialist with expertise in litigation and arbitration. He has extensive experience in managing large-scale, complex commercial disputes and has acted in some of Australia’s most significant commercial litigation cases and arbitral proceedings.
With expertise in financial services, energy and resources, and cross-border and international disputes, David specialises in working with clients to develop and implement strategy whilst balancing public interest and attention. In 2023, 2024 and 2025, Legal 500 ranked David as one of Australia’s “Next Generation Partners” for Dispute Resolution – Litigation.
David’s experience in politics and corporate governance enables him to bring a well-rounded insight and perspective for his clients. His specialist expertise includes electoral law and navigating the relationship between politics and business. He regularly provides strategic advice to corporate boards navigating corporate change, engaging with political and policy stakeholders, and managing corporate governance issues.
A long-standing advocate for gender equality, diversity and inclusion, David is Corrs’ Head of Diversity & Inclusion, overseeing the firm’s commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture. David’s contribution to LGBTQ leadership in corporate Australia and advocacy for diversity has earned him recognition as one of Australia’s 50 Outstanding LGBTQ Leaders.
David is currently an officer of the Asia Pacific Forum of the International Bar Association, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds multiple board positions. David is currently director and Board Chair of The Footpath Library, a not-for-profit organisation assisting people experiencing homelessness, and a director of the Australian LGBTQ Board & Executive Forum. David was previously director and Chair of GiveOUT (now Rainbow Giving Australia), one of Australia’s leading LGBTQ philanthropic organisations.
Key deals
Major resources company
Acting for Australia’s largest privately owned resources company in relation to multiple disputes worth in excess of A$30 billion.
Financial services arbitration
Acting for a leading ASX-listed financial services company in confidential arbitration proceedings pursuant to the ACICA Rules concerning the refinance of a facility.
Retail and investment banks
Acting for some of Australia’s leading financial institutions, including Big Four Banks and investment banks, in complex banking litigation involving high profile financings, insolvency, breach of mandate issues and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
General Electric
Acting for General Electric in test proceedings before the NSW Supreme Court in one of the first cases to consider the interpretation of a key provision of the Personal Property and Securities Act.
Political donations and electoral issues
Advising clients on a wide range of political donations and electoral matters concerning donor disclosure obligations, expenditure restrictions, and compliance with Commonwealth and State electoral legislation.