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David has been recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.
Profile / Experience
Profile / Experience
David has been working in the Private Client Team since 2013 and handles all types of work including the administration of estates.
He graduated from the University of Ulster with a 2.1 in 2008 and completed the LPC at the College of Law, Chester in 2009.
David joined Lanyon Bowdler in March 2012 as a legal assistant prior to commencing his training contract with the firm in September 2012. He qualified in 2014 and is now a partner in our Private Client Team based at the Shrewsbury office.
David has been recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500. The 2023 edition states: ‘David Pugh has a broad range of experience’.
Testimonials from the 2024 edition of The Legal 500:
‘From the outset, David Pugh has been outstanding. His professionalism and legal expertise is evident. He has the ability to simplify complex probate, tax and associated matters, identify the options and advise me of the most appropriate option to pursue‘.
‘Can’t speak highly enough of David Pugh. Very knowledgeable, gave solid advice and the matters were sorted without any fuss‘.
‘David Pugh – in addition to being an exemplary professional, is also extremely caring, punctual and accommodating. I have witnessed David deal with extremely challenging cases with ease, translating complicated jargon into simple terms for clients to easily understand’.
David is a keen rugby player and athlete and has competed for Ulster/Ulster Schools and Northern Ireland Under 23s at the 100 metres. He is also a qualified Level 1 assistant athletics coach with UK Athletics.
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