David Wedgwood
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
Band 1
About
Provided by David Wedgwood
Practice Areas
Partner specialising in private client litigation, including contentious trusts and probate disputes, professional negligence claims, financial and welfare and property and affairs deputyships, contentious property and affairs deputyships, contentious Court of Protection proceedings and civil and commercial fraud.
Career
David is committed to facilitating real improvements in people’s lives, through working effectively with family, carers and the client. He has built one of the largest departments in London, wherein all members of staff are trained to deliver high quality services at a reasonable price. He is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and local authorities to intervene in complex cases. His experience as a litigator means he can intervene effectively in family disputes and breach of trust issues. Qualified 1993; partner Anthony Gold 2003.
Professional Memberships
ACTAPS; Law Society Civil Litigation; Public Notary; Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association; Professional Deputy Forum; Solicitors for the Elderly.
Personal
Kingston Grammar School; University of East Anglia; University of London; De Montfort University; Cambridge University. BA; LLM; PG Dip.
Chambers Review
UK
David Wedgwood handles contentious property and affairs proceedings on behalf of vulnerable and incapacitated individuals, including cases with cross-border elements. He is often sought after for financial misappropriation claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very knowledgeable."
"David Wedgwood is a very experienced and respected lawyer."
"David is very generous with his time and is a great lawyer. He has a social work background so isn't afraid of gritty cases."
"David has a wonderful bedside manner and a reassuring presence."
"He is very knowledgeable."
"David Wedgwood is a very experienced and respected lawyer."
"David is very generous with his time and is a great lawyer. He has a social work background so isn't afraid of gritty cases."
"David has a wonderful bedside manner and a reassuring presence."