Daniel has been with Carlsons for more than 30 years and is responsible for the firm’s overall leadership, growth and direction. He works closely with clients, referrers and professional contacts and is committed to ensuring that Carlsons continues to attract outstanding lawyers and provide exceptional client service.
While his day-to-day focus is now firmly on leading the practice, Daniel remains closely involved in complex family law and litigation matters, providing strategic oversight and support on cases involving substantial assets, sensitive family disputes and challenging legal or commercial issues. He works closely with colleagues, counsel and other professionals to develop effective strategies and deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.
Daniel also oversees the firm’s regulatory and compliance functions and plays a central role in maintaining the standards, culture and values that underpin the practice. Having helped shape Carlsons over three decades, he is passionate about supporting the next generation of lawyers and ensuring that the firm continues to evolve while retaining its commitment to personal service and long-term client relationships.
An experienced litigator, Daniel has appeared in matters before the High Court and County Courts across England and Wales and has extensive experience resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
His notable cases include:
- Acting for a substantial landowner in proceedings before the House of Lords relating to the extension of the Jubilee Line.
- R v Wallace Duncan Smith, representing a defendant accused of fraudulent trading and obtaining property by deception in connection with an alleged £90 million banking fraud.
- Clancy v Clancy (2003), successfully defending a contested probate claim in which the claimant sought the revocation of a grant of probate.
- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company Ltd v Kosky (2013), successfully defending the first application for permission to bring committal proceedings for contempt of court under CPR 81 in the High Court.
Daniel has acted for a wide range of clients throughout his career, including business owners, professionals, high-net-worth individuals and people in the public eye.
Before becoming a solicitor, Daniel’s first job was as a children’s party entertainer. Away from work, he enjoys travelling, spending time with his family, following Derby County and a well-made cup of Earl Grey tea.
