In addition to research experience in string theory, a mathematical formalism combining quantum mechanics and gravitational physics, David has ten years of editorial and project management experience in academic publishing, primarily for the journal Nature and its sister journals Nature Physics, Nature Chemistry, Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Photonics and Nature Materials. David joined A&O Shearman in 2015 after obtaining a master’s degree in law and is in the process of qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive.

David leads the Scientific and Technical Analyst (STA) tech team and has wide experience of representing technology companies in complex disputes. His patent work encompassed technologies such as fibre optics, optical security devices, active interconnects, video codecs, VR headset technology, smart appliances, integrated circuitry for frequency down-conversion, peripheral component interfaces, machine fault prediction, network intrusion detection, database efficiency and interoperability, heat-not-burn smoking devices, LED packaging, mobile network handover and laser countermeasure systems, illustrating his ability to utilise his physics background across a wide range of technical fields. He is experienced in patent and prior art analysis, drafting invalidity and infringement charts, identifying expert witnesses, working with experts on their reports and advising on weaknesses in the reports of opposing experts. He also has extensive experience of managing large-scale technical disclosure review and drafting domain name complaints under the ICANN Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, both for clients and on behalf of the firm.

David has also defended clients in the aeronautical engineering, energy and biomedical device sectors against claims in arbitration and/or allegations of misuse of trade secrets. These matters variously involved the analysis of large numbers of complex engineering drawings, technical documents, reports and design specifications, and close collaboration with industry, delay and quantum experts in the drafting of their reports.