David Williams

Year of Call: 2009

David is a barrister who specialises in criminal defence, extradition, human rights, public law, sports &regulatory law. He is ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

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‘David is especially strong when extradition and family proceedings collide.’

The Legal 500 2024.

He is always willing to go the distance. He is a passionate and caring advocate, who puts incredible energy into his case presentation.

Chambers & Partners, 2023

David is a very committed extradition practitioner.

The Legal 500, 2023

At the forefront of the extradition market, tactically astute and responsive, David is an in-demand extradition junior that has a successful practice in both the Magistrates' Court and High Court.

The Legal 500, 2023 & 2022

Fantastic advocate; concise, engaging and articulate. Very knowledgeable in his field and always willing to help with pursuing novel lines of challenge.

The Legal 500 2022 & 2021

"David is always a pleasure to work with because of his level of expertise and experience as well as the fact that he is very approachable."

Chambers & Partners, 2026 - Extradition

"David is the best advocate in the UK extradition bar. The quality of his work is excellent and he deserves to be very highly rated."

Chambers & Partners, 2027 - Extradition

"David's strength of advocacy sets him apart from others."

Chambers & Partners, 2027 - Extradition

5SAH | BCA | Black Futures | The Legal Perspective: Watch the Series

Gemma Rose, David Williams, Kevin Dent K.C. & Christopher May22/02/2023

5SAH | BCA | Black Futures | The Legal Perspective: No Slavery on English Soil

David Williams26/01/2023

Watch: European Extradition after Brexit: What now?

Louisa Collins, Natasha Draycott, Rebecca Hill, David Williams & Ben Keith25/01/2021

"David's experience and expertise in extradition law is exceptional and his attention to detail and knowledge is impressive. He can put clients at ease and is a very persuasive advocate."

Chambers & Partners, 2027 - Extradition