David Hall

Principal Associate

What can I do for you

David is a digital technology and data lawyer, and leads our technology work in Birmingham. He advises on the commercial, information/data and contractual implications of digital technology: microchips and gadgets, networks and cloud services, apps and enterprise systems, security measures, and the data that flows in their veins. David advises across all sectors served by Mills & Reeve.

Supporting your ambitions

David mixes legal expertise with a deep interest in (and good understanding of) the technical subject matter that he advises on, and the commercial and risk implications. Recent clients who entrusted their ambitions to him were setting out to bring new or revised digital products to market as a key step in their growth. They are often embarking on major projects where IT or data are key enablers, and put technical and commercial excellence and integrity at the forefront of their brand identity.

What do others say

The CEO of a client who provides software for the financial services sector said, “… absolutely outstanding, and I don’t recall ever working with a lawyer with such commercial acumen combined with this level of technical awareness and understanding, and its implications for the client”.

What else should you know

Many people know this about David, because he is always talking about it: he has a life-long passion for two-wheeled transport. He loves off-road mountain biking, motorcycling, and (with his two children) even riding stunt scooters in the local skate-bowl. If you can agree that falling off sideways, at a standstill, doesn't count: he never falls off!

What our clients say about us

I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.
They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.
All interactions have been very clear. Responses to questions have always been very swift and unambiguous. Our company, and my family, have used various services in Mills & Reeve with the same level of satisfaction.
I value the fact that Mills & Reeve are recognised as a good place to work in the UK Best Companies survey. This aligns with the values of our business and means that Mills & Reeve can share what is required to achieve this status with our business.

As many clients will testify, too many lawyers deliver the required legal expertise but fail to deliver an outstanding client experience. Which is why we always listen to our clients and constantly ask ourselves what we can do to deliver the results you expect.

You expect a close and attentive working relationship, with a lawyer that is responsive and available when you need them. You also want clear, pragmatic and commercial advice tailored to your needs, and transparency and certainty on costs. We completely agree. That’s why every day, through our culture and approach we are committed to delivering the exceptional results and service our clients expect of us.

Related sectors and services

Health and care
Academies and schools
AgriTech
Automotive
Business owners
Businesses
Commercial
Commissioning, contracts and procurement
Cyber
Data breaches and cyber issues
Fintech (Technology)
Further education and skills
HealthTech
Higher education and research
Information law, data protection and privacy
Information technology
Insurance claims and disputes
Intellectual property
International services
IT disputes
Outsourcing
Owner managed and family businesses
Power generation
Technology
Technology disputes
Technology licensing