David Gyulai
Called to the Bar in 2021
David joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2026 following completion of his pupillage. He maintains a broad common-law practice spanning civil, criminal and family law.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Civil
- Crime
- Family
Before pupillage, David practised as a county court advocate, appearing regularly in the County Court in interlocutory hearings, applications and trials. Through Advocate's Pupil Pledge, David also provided pro bono representation in contentious probate, housing and financial remedies proceedings.
His extensive litigation experience enables him to assimilate complex factual and legal issues swiftly. David has been praised by clients and instructing solicitors for his thorough preparation, clear presentation and approachable manner.
Before coming to the Bar, David was a competitive swimmer and remains a keen sportsman.
David accepts instructions across a broad range of civil disputes, with particular experience in property and housing matters. His experience includes injunction applications, fast-track trials, landlord and lender possession proceedings, and proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), including rent repayment applications arising from HMO licensing breaches.
Alongside his advocacy practice, David accepts instructions to draft pleadings, advise on merits and quantum, and assist with settlement negotiations. Recent work includes:
- Drafting a Reply to Defence and Defence to Counterclaim in a neighbour dispute concerning allegations of trespass, nuisance and harassment;
- Drafting and advising on amended particulars of claim in a private landlord and tenant matter involving the transitional provisions of the Renters' Rights Act 2025; and
- Advising on the recoverability of special damages in a personal injury claim.
David is a Grade 1 prosecutor and accepts instructions in both prosecution and defence work. He regularly prosecutes trials in the Magistrates' Court and appears in the Crown Court for both prosecution and defence.
David accepts instructions in private children and financial remedies matters. During pupillage, he gained experience in private children proceedings, appearing in First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointments and directions hearings, as well as applications arising from financial remedies proceedings.
QUALIFICATIONS
BPC: University of Law
LLM: University of Law
LLB (Hons): University of Wolverhampton