David is a Parliamentary Clerk in the London Planning and Parliamentary team.
He specializes in the statutory procedural aspects of the consenting of major infrastructure projects by the promotion of Private and Hybrid Bills in Parliament, Transport and Works Orders, Harbour Orders and Development Consent Orders.
He is also a member of the team acting for HS2 Ltd in relation to the promotion of hybrid Bills for the High Speed Rail project.
David's recent experience includes:
- advising Crossrail Limited on the implementation of the Crossrail Act 2008, including the promotion of a Transport and Works Act Order to authorize Crossrail works at Paddington Station
- currently advising Network Rail on the promotion of Transport and Works Order(s) to authorize improvements to the infrastructure of the national rail network
- Chairman, Parliamentary Clerk's Society
- Enrolled as a Roll C Parliamentary Clerk in the Houses of Parliament