David Burns

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David Burns is a Partner specialising in property and commercial litigation from the firm’s West End office in Baker Street, London. He is listed in the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner. David is described as 'a charming yet aggressive litigator' and as an individual who ‘has great technical knowledge but wears it very lightly so that the client feels they are just having a friendly chat but in fact are being expertly navigated through complex and dangerous waters’. David has extensive court experience in the High Court, County Court, and Property tribunals both at trial and in relation to interim applications. David regularly provides advice on the full range of landlord and tenant issues including lease renewals, forfeiture actions, rent recovery, break notices, and dilapidations claims as well as real property issues such as rights of way, restrictive covenants, adverse possession, and ownership disputes. David heads up the firm’s contentious leasehold enfranchisement department at Ronald Fletcher Baker and is described in the Legal 500 as ‘a go-to for advice on enfranchisement and residential lease extensions’. David regularly advises developers and portfolio owners on strategies for achieving vacant possession ahead of redevelopment. David has an in-depth understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 and advises strategically on tenants' rights of first refusal. David is often instructed in a wide spectrum of commercial disputes including shareholders and company/partnership disputes, and contractual disputes, and he is experienced in litigating against financial institutions and banks in relation to the closure or restriction of bank accounts. David is a member of the Property Litigation Association and a member of the Association of Lease Extension Practitioners. He is also a member of the London Irish Lawyers Association. Outside of work David is a fitness enthusiast. David also trains and competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 419195

  • Based in London, Greater London
  • Licensed for 17 years

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David Burns is a Partner specialising in property and commercial litigation from the firm’s West End office in Baker Street, London. He is listed in the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner. David is described as 'a charming yet aggressive litigator' and as an individual who ‘has great technical knowledge but wears it very lightly so that the client feels they are just having a friendly chat but in fact are being expertly navigated through complex and dangerous waters’. David has extensive court experience in the High Court, County Court, and Property tribunals both at trial and in relation to interim applications. David regularly provides advice on the full range of landlord and tenant issues including lease renewals, forfeiture actions, rent recovery, break notices, and dilapidations claims as well as real property issues such as rights of way, restrictive covenants, adverse possession, and ownership disputes. David heads up the firm’s contentious leasehold enfranchisement department at Ronald Fletcher Baker and is described in the Legal 500 as ‘a go-to for advice on enfranchisement and residential lease extensions’. David regularly advises developers and portfolio owners on strategies for achieving vacant possession ahead of redevelopment. David has an in-depth understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 and advises strategically on tenants' rights of first refusal. David is often instructed in a wide spectrum of commercial disputes including shareholders and company/partnership disputes, and contractual disputes, and he is experienced in litigating against financial institutions and banks in relation to the closure or restriction of bank accounts. David is a member of the Property Litigation Association and a member of the Association of Lease Extension Practitioners. He is also a member of the London Irish Lawyers Association. Outside of work David is a fitness enthusiast. David also trains and competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 419195

  • Based in London, Greater London
  • Licensed for 17 years

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  • Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    2009 - Present 17 years and 5 months

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  • English

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Monday 09:30–17:30
Tuesday 09:30–17:30
Wednesday 09:30–17:30
Thursday 09:30–17:30
Friday 09:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

New Derwent House, 69-73 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8TA

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Jay Howard

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Exceptional

David is a trusted and highly proficient litigator. His knowledge and attention to detail is amazing. I have never questioned or hesitated recommending him and the wider team on matters that we know he would excel at. Lease extension, enfranchisement and property litigation are all areas he is highly proficient on and where we have had matters he has worked on for us and our wider network.

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Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and recommendation, Jay. We’re delighted to hear that David’s expertise and attention to detail have made such a positive impact, and we appreciate your continued trust in him and our Consumer team.

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Dave Forde

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Construction payment dispute , successful resolution

I recently had an issue with getting payment from a property developer I had done some consulting work for. I had commenced legal proceedings and the other party was disputing my claim. This could have escalated into very expensive litigation procedures I contacted David Burns and he was able to advise a way forward where I was able to settle out of court and avoid unneccessary costs . This was dealt with at very short notice and I was abroad at the time which made communication difficult , but they were still able to work around my schedule and resolve things

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Thank you for sharing your experience, Dave. We're glad David was able to help you reach a quick and cost-effective resolution, even with the challenges of timing and communication.

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Boutique Property Ltd

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Trusted and Effective Legal Advice

David brings real depth of experience and a record of success for clients, he consistently gives clear, sensible advice that’s firmly rooted in my best interests. He’s responsive, pragmatic, and easy to work with. I’m delighted to have found such a trusted solicitor and recommend him regularly without hesitation.

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Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

Thank you for your fantastic review. We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience working with David. Your kind words truly reflect the values we hold. We are so pleased to know that you found his advice to be clear and rooted in your best interests, and that his responsive and pragmatic approach gave you the confidence you needed. We consider it the highest compliment that you regularly recommend him without hesitation. Best regards, RFB Solicitors

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Piotr Rusinek

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Pragmatic, reliable and energising legal team

We work with Ronald Fletcher Baker across both the commercial property and litigation departments. On the property side, we’ve used them for our own transactions as well as recommended them to clients, and they’ve always been solid, reliable, and second to none when it comes to auction deals. Auctions can be fast-moving and full of risk, but their team gives us the confidence we need. On the litigation side, unfortunately we do need to use them fairly often but fortunately, they’ve been outstanding. David Burns and his team have been invaluable in preventing disputes before they escalate, saving us significant money and time. Whether it’s advising us to walk away early or pushing forward to reach a strong settlement, their advice has consistently led to the right outcomes. What we particularly value is the way they work: dynamic, pragmatic, and energising. Instead of draining us, they leave us with more clarity and enthusiasm after each interaction. That kind of practical and positive approach is rare and exactly what we need.

Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

Thank you, Piotr, for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted our property and litigation teams, especially David and his team, have provided you with the confidence, clarity, and results you need.

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Jess

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Excellent Legal Support

David has helped me on multiple occasions on some very complex leasehold and tenancy queries to support property purchases. He is a fountain of knowledge in this area and provides pragmatic and practical advice every time. I always highly recommend him to others and will continue to work with him in the future.

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Thank you for your kind words, Jess. We’re delighted that David's knowledge and practical advice have been so helpful during your property matter, and we truly appreciate your continued recommendation and support.

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The Property Litigation Team at Ronald Fletcher Baker handled a sensitive case on my behalf in a highly professional and timely manner. The case related to a landlord and tenant dispute (in which I was the landlord). The case was not straightforward and they adopted a collaborative approach. David Burns went above and beyond to ensure I received a winning outcome. I would recommend Ronald Fletcher Baker without hesitation. Their attention to detail, in-depth knowledge and considerable experience place them as leaders in their field.

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