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David Di Paola

David Di Paola

Associate

0131 525 8521

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Albany House, 58 Albany St, Edinburgh, EH1 3QR

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A sharp and dedicated lawyer, assisting commercial and insurance clients.

David has considerable experience of defender litigation, handling the full range of employer's and public liability claims, road traffic and insurance recoveries. He successfully defends both commercial and insurance clients in sheriff court and Court of Session actions, applying incisive argument, skilled negotiation and a strong-minded approach. 

A keen sportsman, David enjoys running, football and ski-ing. His favourite holiday destination is Italy and he hopes to take Italian lessons before he next visits. 

Career

Qualified 2004, joined Simpson & Marwick 2008, Associate from 2011.

David is a member of The Law Society of Scotland and a Notary Public.

Recent notable work includes:

Magill-v-Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Limited (2011). David conducted the advocacy and successfully defended a major tour operator in the Sheriff Court where it was held that they were not liable to compensate passengers for any expenses incurred following the eruption of the volcano in Iceland in April/May of last year. The decision has since been relied upon by judges in English County Courts.

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Recent Activity

26 August, 2011

Double Trouble

The cases Belka v Prosperini [2011] EWCA Civ 623 and Woodham v Turner [2011] EWHC 1588 The issue In these cases, the courts were required to address the issue of contributory negligence in road

5 May, 2011

New Partner and Associates Announced

We are delighted to announce a new Partner for the firm. Duncan Batchelor, a specialist in medical and professional negligence in our Edinburgh office, is assumed from 1st May. We also welcome a new

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