Direct Access Barrister

David Mendes Da Costa

Direct Access Barrister

David Mendes Da Costa

I have practised as a family lawyer and civil barrister since 1980. I have extensive experience at all levels of the court system, whether initial hearing, trials or appeals. 
I now specialise in work as a direct access barrister and as an accredited litigator.

I offer expertise in at all levels of the family court system, whether initial hearing, trials or appeals.  My practice has ranges from financial remedy issues including variation of orders, Inheritance and Family Provision trials to Residence and Contact cases. I have a particular interest is jointly owned property where the shares are in dispute.
Court proceedings in this area can be extremely costly and must be managed sensibly. As a barrister who is able to go on the record and has a reasonable and conciliatory approach, I offer a service designed to resolve these issues in a cost effective yet dynamic way. I have found that a key element is simplicity which means comprehensively exploring settlement and if this is not possible taking court proceedings in the most economical way possible.
I have considerable experience in conducting this sort of litigation.  

What sort of work do I do?

Financial Remedy, Private law Children, Public law Children, Jointly Owned Property Disputes and wills and intestacy.

Who do I work for?

I am instructed by solicitors through Goldsmith Chambers Temple EC4Y 7BL where I practice and directly by direct access clients.
A client says:
David’s handling of my divorce financial issues resulted in a very cost-effective settlement in the long run. David took over the ongoing case from a previous barrister and from the first meeting, I knew I had made the right decision, especially with the personal attention he gave the matter and was always easy to contact and have an open frank discussion with.

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