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David Walsh

Senior Associate

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Cannon Place
78 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6AF
United Kingdom
Languages English, German

David Walsh is a Senior Associate in the Insurance & Reinsurance Group in the London office. He specialises in claims against contractors and construction professionals, including architects and engineers.  David began his career at CMS in 2010 and moved to a large US-headquartered insurer in 2020, where he was Claims Manager for the Professional Indemnity & Cyber Claims team. David returned to CMS in 2024 and has brought with him a wealth of experience about insurers and their insureds.

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Relevant experience

  • A major UK engineer and their PI Insurers in relation to a EUR100m dispute involving the EU Europa Building In Brussels.
  • A major UK engineer and their PI Insurers in relation to a dispute involving hydroelectric works in Georgia.
  • A major North Sea operator in a multi-million dollar dispute under New York Law. 
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Education

  • 2010 – LPC, BPP Law School, London
  • 2009 – GDL, BPP Law School, London
  • 2008 – BA, Cambridge University, Cambridge
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20/03/2019
Construction PI: architect's duty to record brief and any developments...
A recent TCC decision has provided a useful reminder that an architect should provide its client with a written brief setting out the client’s requirements and record any changes or developments of...
07/08/2013
TCC rejects contributory negligence counter to collateral warranty claim
On 31 July 2013, the Technology and Construction Court handed down judgment in Oakapple Homes (Glossop) Limited v DTR (2009) Limited (In Liquidation) & Ors [2013] EWHC 2394 (TCC). The case sought to...
09/11/2012
Aviation: passenger compensation for delay
The European Court of Justice has issued its keenly-awaited judgment in the cases of Nelson v Lufthansa and TUI and Others v CAA (Cases C-581/10 and C-629/10). The ECJ has approved the controversial...