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David Allinson

Partner

David’s practice covers all types of claims and complaints against financial professionals, including civil litigation, FOS complaints, and FCA past business reviews. He typically acts for insurance companies and their insureds, usually financial services companies such as financial advisors, accountants, pensions transfer specialists, and brokers. He also acts for financial institutions – particularly wealth managers and asset managers – and trustees. David has extensive experience of advising both insurers and insureds in respect of regulatory past business reviews, including under s.166 of FSMA. He is a member of the Law Society.

“I’m genuinely interested in the challenges faced by my clients, and enthusiastic about helping with them.”

“I love the variety of insurance work and the opportunity it provides to create and maintain long-term relationships with clients.

I have strong analytical abilities and a commercial focus. This lets me navigate a path through the problems faced by my clients and find solutions in a fast and cost-effective manner. I also have strong sector knowledge in my area of practice, which helps me understand the issues my clients face.

I try to understand my clients and their motivation for hiring me, along with the wider context of any dispute they're facing. I'm friendly, approachable, genuinely interested in the challenges faced by my clients, and enthusiastic about helping with them. 

I'm highly responsive and always ready to meet a short deadline. I listen actively and tailor my communications to the needs of the specific client.”

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"David Allinson was a great promotion – very user friendly and approachable, hardworking and strong on his legal advice and analysis." - Legal 500 UK 2023

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