David Jones
Specialist in high-value professional negligence and complex litigation, recognised for strategic case management and tech-led litigation.
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Legal 500
Biography
David Jones is a Senior Associate in Myerson’s Dispute Resolution department and a recognised specialist in professional negligence. A member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association, David is known for his confident handling of complex, high‑value disputes and his strong procedural expertise developed through extensive litigation experience.
David joined Myerson in September 2023 from Stephensons and progressed rapidly to Senior Associate within 12 months, reflecting both his technical ability and the impact he has made since joining the firm. He regularly has conduct of multi‑million‑pound claims, often involving multiple parties, leading law firms, and intricate issues of liability and quantum. His strategic oversight and management skills ensure effective coordination across teams, including matters involving several fee earners and external Leading and Junior Counsel.
David’s practice spans a broad range of commercial disputes, with particular focus on professional negligence, partnership and shareholder disputes, and contractual claims. He has significant experience in insurance‑funded litigation and originally trained at a Warrington firm under the supervision of a Deputy District Judge, giving him a strong grounding in litigation strategy and court procedure.
A particular hallmark of David’s practice is his niche expertise in vesting orders against the Crown. He has successfully recovered significant assets through vesting order applications and has quickly established himself as a go‑to adviser in this highly specialised area, combining technical mastery with innovative problem‑solving and close collaboration with counsel.
Alongside his legal practice, David is a ‘Tech Super User’ and one of the firm’s lead fee earners on AI adoption, driving efficiency and innovation across departments.
David is highly regarded by clients for his pragmatic advice, sound judgment, and clear communication.
Client Feedback
E Cain
From the start of the process, David made everything as easy as possible, which was important during an incredibly stressful time! Despite it being a very individual case, relating to very technical built environment factors, David was able to deal with matters very efficiently. He was always contactable, did things in a realistic timescale and was always understanding of the situation. I consider the outcome to be as good as it could have been without resorting to court action.
Mr A
David Jones has been excellent to work with and has represented me well so far. He is articulate and conveys situations very well.
Mrs H
Amna Iqbal and David Jones have been exceptional with their support and advice during what has been a very difficult case.
Mr P
David has a wealth of knowledge. Both Amna and David have given me the confidence to carry on.
Recent Experience
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Advised on recovery of £600,000 in property vested in the Crown as bona vacantia, successfully securing a vesting order under the Law of Property Act 1925 and Trustees Act 1925. Read more about the case.
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Advised on £3.6 million contractual dispute involving specialist nuclear construction equipment.
- Successfully settled £2 million breach of warranty claim following the sale of a business.
Awards & Rankings
Legal 500 — Recommended Lawyer
2026Insights & Media
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Partnership and Company Disputes in Probate: Risks and Resolution
A practical session on partnership and company disputes in probate, covering key risks, impacts on estates and approaches to resolution. Partnership and company disputes can add significant complexity to probate matters, particularly where business interests form part of an estate. This session provides a practical overview of the issues that can...
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Vesting Order Success: Recovering £600,000 of Bona Vacantia Property from the Crown
Myerson’s David Jones and Amna Iqbal recently acted for a client in a complex matter involving two valuable investment properties worth in the region of £600,000. The properties had unintentionally vested in the Crown as bona vacantia following the strike‑off and dissolution of the client’s company due to the negligence of their former...
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Recovering Assets After Company Dissolution: How Vesting Orders Can Help Beyond the 6-Year Time Limit
When a company is dissolved, its assets are often considered permanently lost, especially if more than six years have passed since its removal from the Companies Register. However, alternative legal options for recovering these assets exist, such as applying for a vesting order. In this blog, our Dispute Resolution Lawyers explore what happens to...
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Navigating Commercial Disputes in the Hospitality & Leisure Sector: Protecting Business Interests Amid Financial Strain
Difficult times for the hospitality and leisure industry look set to continue, with sector pressures showing no signs of letting up into 2025. These continued financial pressures may push business relations to breaking point. Our Hospitality and Leisure solicitors explore the sector's growing financial pressures and potential impact on business...
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