David Draisey
David joined Hunters as a trainee in 2007 and became a Partner in 2018.
He has considerable experience in a wide range of contentious issues with particular expertise in complex disputes relating to trusts and probate. David regularly advises both claimants and defendants on:
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependents) Act 1975
- Challenging or defending the validity of a Will, including claims relating to testamentary capacity, undue influence, forgery and lack of knowledge and approval
- Applications for the removal of executors or trustees
- Disputes between executors or trustees and beneficiaries
- Applications for directions by executors seeking guidance from the Court
David regularly advises on both residential and commercial property disputes including:
- Disputes over the ownership of land
- Disputes between landlords and tenants
- Adverse possession
- Residential possession claims
- Forfeiture
- Restrictive covenants
David is also experienced in claims for negligence against professional advisors, often related to the expertise above.
His clients include trustees, beneficiaries, land estate clients and City professionals, amongst others.
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Awards
Tatler Address Book
Listed for Dispute Resolution and Business Services
The Legal 500 UK 2023
Recommended in the Contentious Trusts and Probate category
“Personal and knowledgeable service, especially for HNW individuals. David Draisey is a total delight, a wonderful instructing solicitor.”
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Recommended in the Contentious Trusts and Probate category
“David Draisey: personable, capable, calm and reassuring to clients. ”
“David Draisey is a remarkably effective litigator who does not miss a trick. ”
“David Draisey is a young partner who is a pleasure to work with. He is organised, calm and diligent – the case will always be in good order when counsel is updated or brought back in.”
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
“David Draisey is a rising star in private client work”
“David Draisey is an emotionally intelligent, capable, young and dynamic practitioner”
“David Draisey is an imaginative as well as dedicated litigator. You do not want to see him on the other side”
The Legal 500 UK 2020
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
“'David Draisey is a one-man powerhouse, who is swiftly developing into one of the most assured CT&E solicitors in the capital'.”
The Legal 500 2019
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
The Legal 500 2018
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
“adopts a "calm and methodological approach to his work and is a rising star in contentious trust litigation"”
The Legal 500 2017
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
MEMBERSHIPS
David is a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS), The Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA), Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA) and Westminster & Holborn Law Society (WHLS).
Department
Awards
Tatler Address Book
Listed for Dispute Resolution and Business Services
The Legal 500 UK 2023
Recommended in the Contentious Trusts and Probate category
“Personal and knowledgeable service, especially for HNW individuals. David Draisey is a total delight, a wonderful instructing solicitor.”
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Recommended in the Contentious Trusts and Probate category
“David Draisey: personable, capable, calm and reassuring to clients. ”
“David Draisey is a remarkably effective litigator who does not miss a trick. ”
“David Draisey is a young partner who is a pleasure to work with. He is organised, calm and diligent – the case will always be in good order when counsel is updated or brought back in.”
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
“David Draisey is a rising star in private client work”
“David Draisey is an emotionally intelligent, capable, young and dynamic practitioner”
“David Draisey is an imaginative as well as dedicated litigator. You do not want to see him on the other side”
The Legal 500 UK 2020
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
“'David Draisey is a one-man powerhouse, who is swiftly developing into one of the most assured CT&E solicitors in the capital'.”
The Legal 500 2019
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
The Legal 500 2018
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
“adopts a "calm and methodological approach to his work and is a rising star in contentious trust litigation"”
The Legal 500 2017
Recommended in the ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ section
MEMBERSHIPS
David is a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS), The Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA), Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA) and Westminster & Holborn Law Society (WHLS).
