• Über Taylor Wessing
  • Unsere Anwälte
  • Expertise
    • Branchen
        • Technologie-, Medien & Kommunikation
        • Private Wealth
        • Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy
        • Life Sciences & Healthcare
        • Aerospace & Defence
        • Automobilindustrie & Mobilität
        • Business & Professional Services
        • Chemieindustrie
        • Konsumgüter und Einzelhandel
        • Bank- & Finanzwesen
        • Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure
        • Logistik & Transport
        • Industrieunternehmen
        • Öffentliche Dienste & Bildungsinfrastruktur
    • Rechtsgebiete
        • Künstliche Intelligenz
        • Bank- & Finanzrecht
        • Marken & Werbung
        • Handels- & Vertriebsrecht
        • Kartell-, Vergabe-, Beihilfe- und Außenhandelsrecht
        • Urheber- und Medienrecht
        • Wirtschaftsstrafrecht und Compliance
        • M&A / Gesellschaftsrecht & Kapitalmarktrecht
        • Daten & Cybersicherheit
        • Disputes & Investigations
        • Arbeitsrecht
        • Umwelt, Planung & Regulierung
        • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
        • Intellectual property
        • Informationstechnologie
        • Patents Technology & Life Sciences
        • Private Client
        • Private Equity
        • Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
        • Immobilienrecht
        • Regulation
        • Restrukturierung & Insolvenzrecht
        • Steuerrecht
        • Venture Capital
  • International
    • Europa
        • Standorte
        • Österreich
        • Belgien
        • Tschechische Republik
        • Frankreich
        • Deutschland
        • Ungarn
        • Italy
        • Niederlande
        • Polen
        • Portugal
        • Republik Irland
        • Slowakei
        • Spanien
        • Großbritannien
        • Ukraine
          Groups & regions
        • CEE Turkish Desk
        • French German Group
        • Unsere Büros
    • Naher Osten & Afrika
        • Standorte
        • Naher Osten
        • Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
          Groups
        • Africa Group
        • Israel Group
        • Unsere Büros
    • Amerika
        • Standorte
        • Latein Amerika
        • USA
          Groups
        • Brazil Group
        • Unsere Büros
    • Asien
        • Standorte
        • Asien
        • China
        • Südkorea
          Groups
        • India Group
        • Japan Group
        • Unsere Büros
  • Insights
    • Insights
        • Featured Topics
        • Artificial intelligence
        • Data Centre Expertise
        • EU-Whistleblower-Richtlinie (HinSchG)
        • Lieferkettengesetz
        • Unified Patent Court
          Content hub
        • Global Data Hub
        • Interface: Digitales Tech-Magazin
        • Podcasts
        • Synapse
        • Alle Insights
    • Events
        • In Präsenz
        • Online
        • Alle Events
    • News
        • Media Center
        • Unternehmensmeldungen
        • Deal Meldungen
        • Alle News
  • Karriere
  • DE
    • English
    • 中文(简体)
    • Français
    • Deutsch
  • Home
  • Team
  • David de Ferrars
David de Ferrars
David de Ferrars

David de Ferrars

Partner

  • London UK
+44 20 7300 4883
vCard
E-Mail Call me
Featured award

Spear's 500 2025

Top recommended 2025 classic car lawyer

Scroll to featured award

David has led on some of the largest financial and fraud cases of the last 20 years. His clients know him as eminently reliable and professional, and value his exceptional negotiation skills. He advises on complex commercial litigation, and corporate crime issues often across multiple jurisdictions.

David is a recognised leader in the field of fraud and corporate crime. He regularly works with clients from multinational companies and banks to individuals and family estates, and clients in the technology sector. more broadly, David guides clients through contractual disputes, fraud and asset tracing, corporate and regulatory investigations, product liability cases, partnership and joint venture disputes, and shareholder disputes.

Expertise

Rechtsgebiete und Gruppen

Disputes & Investigations
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Informationstechnologie
Wirtschaftsstrafrecht und Compliance
Bank- & Finanzrecht
Daten & Cyber-Sicherheit
Wirtschaftskriminalität
Interne Untersuchungen
Produktsicherheit & Produkthaftung
Tech Litigation
Bank- & Finanzstreitigkeiten
Prozessfinanzierung
Anti-Korruption
Bekämpfung von Geldwäsche
Audits
Compliance
Vermögensschaden
Beratung bei staatsanwaltlichen Ermittlungen
Fraud & Asset Tracing
Unabhängige Rechtsberatung
Regulatorische Beratung
Sanctions
Whistleblowing
Cyber Security & Data Breach
Streitigkeiten im Versicherungssektor
Tech-Streitigkeiten
Trophy Assets

Branchen

Technologie-, Medien & Kommunikationsrecht
Business & Professional Services
Bank- & Finanzwesen
Industrieunternehmen
Private Wealth
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Medizinprodukte
Arzneimittel
Kryptowährungen, Blockchain und Distributed-Ledger-Technologie
Sports

CV

Since 2004 Partner, Taylor Wessing
1995 - 2004 Associate and Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
1993 - 1995 Trainee, Taylor Wessing
1995 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales

Karriere

Since 2004 Partner, Taylor Wessing
1995 - 2004 Associate and Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
1993 - 1995 Trainee, Taylor Wessing

Ausbildung

1995 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales

Awards

Spear's 500 2025

Featured

Top recommended 2025 classic car lawyer

Chambers and Partners UK 2024

Fraud (civil) - Band 3: “He is knowledgeable and gets the most out of a team.”

Chambers and Partners UK 2023

Fraud (civil) - Band 3: David de Ferrars centres his practice on fraud cases arising in the banking and finance sector, as well as those that relate to insolvency proceedings. He is an experienced litigator and has substantial expertise in asset tracing and injunctive relief. "David is very strategic with a good overarching eye." "He is very experienced and has good judgement."

Legal 500 UK 2023

Fraud (civil) - Ranked: The group is led by ‘brilliant negotiator‘ David de Ferrars.

Mehr

Fraud (civil) - Ranked: ‘David de Ferrars – hugely experienced, which means he is able to identify and implement a really wide range of ways of tackling any problem, choosing the solution which most closely fits the particular features of the case. He is a brilliant negotiator, able to engender a lack of confidence in the other side, without any appearance of doing so. Excellent at leading a team and getting the best out of people.’

Leading individual - Fraud: Civil (Band 3): "David is a formidable lawyer and a good litigator."

Product liability - defendant

Fraud - civil: "David de Ferrars is hugely experienced in civil fraud matters and a pleasure to work with."

Leading individual - Fraud: Civil (Band 2): David de Ferrars has notable expertise in fraud litigation and asset tracing, particularly cases involving insolvency proceedings and complex offshore structures. Sources describe him as "an excellent civil fraud lawyer" who is "very knowledgeable" and "someone you want on your side."

Leading individual - Fraud: Civil (Band 2): The "very knowledgeable, detailed and pragmatic" David de Ferrars heads the firm's corporate crime and fraud unit. He advises clients on international litigation and investigations relating to fraud, as well as associated asset tracing. As one source notes: "In addition to being incredibly smart, David is incredibly responsive and no matter is too big or too small – he treats each one as though he'll drop everything else and focus on that. He is eminently reliable, the guy you can always go to in a crunch and he'll pull through."

Leading individual - Fraud - Civil (Band2): David de Ferrars is co-head of the corporate crime and fraud group, and advises on litigation, including international fraud and asset tracing. Clients say he "has a great manner and is good to work with, and is tough enough to get the job done."

Leading individual - Litigation (Band 5): David de Ferrars is co-head of the corporate crime and fraud group, and advises on ligation, including international fraud and asset tracing. Clients say he "has a great manner and is good to work with, and is tough enough to get the job done."

Leading individual - Crime, Fraud & Licensing - Fraud: White Collar Crime: Key individuals include David De Ferrars, who advises on fraud and asset tracing.

Product liability - defendant

Experience

Secured the acquittal on all counts, after a retrial, of Michael Anderson in R v Alstom Network UK Ltd

Michael Andersen, former Project Manager, Alstom Networks on securing his acquittal on all counts, after a retrial in R v Alstom Network UK Ltd., a case alleging corruption in the award of public contracts in Hungary.

David de Ferrars

Defending a multi-million pound claim

A household brand domestic electrical appliance company in the UK in defending a claim for millions of pounds worth of damage arising out of a fire alleged to have been caused by a defective dishwasher.

Katie Chandler
David de Ferrars
Max Kempe

Advice in relation to allegations of bribery

An English group of companies in relation to allegations of bribery in a subsidiary business. Advice on investigation of the allegations, self-reporting, victim reparation and corporate criminal liability.

David de Ferrars
David McCluskey

News & Insights: David de Ferrars

Zu den Insights
Klicken Sie hier für Details
Technologie-, Medien & Kommunikationsrecht

Dawn Raid App von Taylor Wessing legal tech

5. November 2025

von mehreren Autoren

Glass.Mapper.Sc.Fields.Image?.Alt
Bank- & Finanzrecht

APP fraud: testing the limits of recovery

4. Juni 2025

von mehreren Autoren

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Glass.Mapper.Sc.Fields.Image?.Alt
Bank- & Finanzrecht

Financial mis-selling and lessons from the H2O AM LLP case

30. Mai 2025
Briefing

von mehreren Autoren

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Zu den Insights

Aktuelle News & Insights

Technologie-, Medien & Kommunikationsrecht

Das KRITIS-Dachgesetz

30. Januar 2026
Briefing

von mehreren Autoren

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Automobilindustrie & Mobilität

From regulation to implementation: Practical implications of NIS-2 for the automotive industry | TWheel

30. Januar 2026
In-depth analysis

von Thomas Kahl und Teresa Kirschner, LL.M. (Informations- und Medienrecht)

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Patents Technology & Life Sciences

The development of the UK's SEP/FRAND landscape since Unwired Planet v Huawei – part one

30. Januar 2026
Briefing

von mehreren Autoren

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Ein Bild des Weltalls und der Erde als Symbol für den Raumfahrtsektor
Technologie-, Medien & Kommunikationsrecht

Spatial Computing: Wenn digitale Räume rechtlich relevant werden

30. Januar 2026
In-depth analysis

von Dr. Benedikt Kohn, CIPP/E und Alexander Schmalenberger, LL.B.

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Patents Technology & Life Sciences

Tech Takes Monthly series

30. Januar 2026
Quick read
Klicken Sie hier für Details
Konsumgüter & Einzelhandel

Consumer and Retail in the News

30. Januar 2026
Quick read

von mehreren Autoren

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Automobilindustrie & Mobilität

FAQ: Access to Vehicle Data and Data Governance – EU Regulatory Frameworks and Practical Guidance for Automotive Industry Companies (Part 1) | TWheel

30. Januar 2026
In-depth analysis

von Thomas Kahl und Teresa Kirschner, LL.M. (Informations- und Medienrecht)

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Automobilindustrie & Mobilität

FAQ: Access to Vehicle Data and Data Governance – EU Regulatory Frameworks and Practical Guidance for Companies in the Automotive Industry (Part 2) | TWheel

30. Januar 2026
In-depth analysis

von Thomas Kahl und Teresa Kirschner, LL.M. (Informations- und Medienrecht)

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Handels- & Vertriebsrecht

LkSG: Übergangsphase bis zur CSDDD‑Umsetzung

29. Januar 2026
Briefing

von mehreren Autoren

Klicken Sie hier für Details
M&A / Gesellschaftsrecht und Kapitalmarktrecht

Taylor Wessing berät Multiverse Group Limited und Multiverse GmbH beim Kauf der StackFuel GmbH

29. Januar 2026

von mehreren Autoren

Klicken Sie hier für Details
Mehr

Weitere Beraterinnen und Berater

UK
Global

Victoria Cherrington

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Amy Patterson

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4867
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Sean Nesbitt

Sean Nesbitt

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4294
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Nick Storrs

Nick Storrs

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4775
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Julie Chiu

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Phoebe Sennett

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Mike Vallance

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Marcus Earnshaw

Marcus Earnshaw

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Emma Allen

Emma Allen

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4831
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Simon Jupp

Simon Jupp

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Niri Shan

Niri Shanmuganathan

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4782
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Kirstie McGuigan

Kirstie McGuigan

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4296
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Camille Tassi

Camille Tassi

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Stuart Broom

Stuart Broom

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 7111
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
stephen o'grady

Stephen O'Grady

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4668
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Neil Millar

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Timothy Pinto

Timothy Pinto

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Alexandra Boreham

Alexandra Boreham

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Giles Crown

Partner

London
+44 20 3077 7201
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Bella Thornton-Clark

Senior Associate

London
San Francisco
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Charlie Madill

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Elliot Michaelson Taylor

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Lorna Bramich

Lorna Bramich

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Lydia Birch

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Oz Watson

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Hannah Elam

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Colin Godfrey

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
gabriel-estevez

Gabriel Estevez

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4722
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Matthew Sherr

Matthew Sherr

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Parham Kouchikali

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Alle Beraterinnen und Berater

Tom Foster

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4954
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Daniel Dietrich

Associate

München
+49 89 21038 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Edward Manser

Edward Manser

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 7199
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Stephanie High

Stephanie High

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Christopher Bakier

Mag. Christopher Bakier

Senior Associate

Wien
+43 1 71 65 50
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Felipe Villena

Salary Partner

Frankfurt
+49 69 97130 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Matthew Caskie

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Miles Harmsworth

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Miroslav Đurić, LL.M.

Senior Associate

München
+49 89 21038 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Samy Elsheikh

Senior Associate

Dubai
+971 43 09 1013
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Kirsten Fulton-Fleming

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Mike Goldammer

Mike Goldammer

Partner

Shanghai
München
+86 21 6247 7247
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
stephen o'grady

Stephen O'Grady

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4668
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Till Schopper

Associate

Frankfurt
+49 69 97130 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Tom Charnley

Senior Counsel

Liverpool
London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Edwina Kelly

Associate

Dublin
+353 1 224 1092
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Nick Maday

Nick Maday

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Maarten Rijks

Maarten Rijks

Partner

Eindhoven
+31 88 02 43 117
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Matthew Sherr

Matthew Sherr

Senior Counsel

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Diana Groß

Senior Associate

Frankfurt
+49 69 97130 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Pinto-Leonardo

Leonardo Pinto

Counsel

Paris
+33 1 72 74 03 33
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Lucy Waddicor

Senior Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Helen Farr

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 7150
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Lucy Anderson

Associate

London
+44 20 7300 7000
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Sebastian Fischoeder, LL.M. (Trinity College Dublin)

Salary Partner

Düsseldorf
+49 211 8387 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Paul Brings, CIPP/E

Associate

Düsseldorf
+49 211 8387 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Niri Shan

Niri Shanmuganathan

Partner

London
+44 20 7300 4782
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Alexander Schmalenberger, LL.B.

Knowledge Lawyer

Hamburg
+49 40 36803 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Anneka Dalton

Partner

London
+44 020 3077 7360
E-Mail
Profil ansehen

Dr. Alper Utlu

Salary Partner

Frankfurt
+49 69 97130 0
E-Mail
Profil ansehen
Alle Beraterinnen und Berater

Meet me at

Alle Veranstaltungen und Webinare finden Sie auf unserer Event-Seite.

Alle Events
Newsletter-Anmeldung
  • Über Taylor Wessing
  • Campaigns and online tools
  • News
  • Unsere Anwälte
  • Expertise
  • International
  • Insights
  • Events
  • Presse & News
  • Kontakt
  • Karriere
  • Alumni
  • Datenschutzhinweise
  • Datenschutzbestimmungen & Cookie Hinweise
  • Rechtliche und regulatorische informationen
  • Regulatorische Informationen zu Kosten
  • Beschwerdeverfahren für Mandanten
  • Nutzungsbedingungen
  • Anti-slavery Statement
  • Nachhaltigkeit
  • Scam E-Mails

© Taylor Wessing