Noted for high value and complex claimant personal injury actions, contentious probate disputes, professional negligence actions against solicitors as well as boundary and restrictive covenant disputes. I am a noted practitioner in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners:‘[He] earns respect among sources for his varied practice in this space, with commentators noting that "he is a very impressive solicitor who covers difficult cases" ... ‘incredibly professional’ department, led by the ‘outstanding’ David Dewar'.‘Clients rate ‘tactically astute and very focused’ David Dewar as ‘outstanding’; he is a ‘tough litigator with meticulous attention to detail who provides sensible, down-to-earth and realistic advice’, while his ‘very thorough preparations’, ‘great client-handling skills and determination to get the best result for his client’ are also noted.’‘[he is] an outstanding lawyer’.‘[He is a] shrewd tactician with excellent judgement and exceptional client skills'.‘[He] identifies the real issues in a case’ and ‘achieves terrific results for his clients’.‘[He] is acclaimed for his work in cases that are complicated evidentially. Sources describe him as well organised, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to come up with innovative solutions.'‘[He] is noted for his strong expertise and thorough approach, which he brings to bear on a wide range of matters … Sources say: He's exceptionally thorough in his instructions, and that he deals with trickier cases with all sorts of complexities.’ ‘[He] is enormously tactful and takes on tricky liability cases.’

I specialised in personal injury litigation. I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and represent clients on all aspects of personal injury litigation. I am noted for my pragmatic advice and skilful approach to personal injury litigation and dispute resolution. I am ranked as a leading individual in the Legal 500 & Chambers and Partners guides. Quotes from those guides include:‘[he is] an outstanding lawyer’.‘[He is a] shrewd tactician with excellent judgement and exceptional client skills'.‘David Dewar identifies the real issues in a case’ and ‘achieves terrific results for his clients’.‘David Dewar works on a range of catastrophic injury cases. He is acclaimed for his work in cases that are complicated evidentially. Sources describe him as well organised, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to come up with innovative solutions'.‘[He] is noted for his strong expertise and thorough approach, which he brings to bear on a wide range of matters, including catastrophic injuries, psychiatric injuries and industrial disease cases. Sources say: He's exceptionally thorough in his instructions, and that he deals with trickier cases with all sorts of complexities.’‘David Dewar advises clients on the full range of personal injury matters. Sources say he is enormously tactful and takes on tricky liability cases.’

Partner in the Personal Injury Unit, based at Ward Hadaway’s Newcastle office.

Solicitor advising and representing client's on Fast and Multi-Track Claimant personal injury matters including, employers and occupiers liability accidents, road traffic accidents, occupational diseases including, asbestos related diseases, dermatitis, noise induced hearing loss, vibration white finger and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Responsible for managing Claimant Industrial Deafness matters and a team of Junior Fee Earners and support staff.