David Mendes da Costa (1976)
Principal Areas of Practice
Family
Property
General Chancery
General Civil
David is registered under the Direct Access Scheme
Professional Experience
David Mendes da Costa is a family law specialist whose expertise includes contentious issues arising from co-ownership and housing. He also has considerable experience in civil and commercial work.
David is accredited both as a family and commercial mediator. As such he is able bring a wealth of experience and expertise when acting as an advocate and negotiator in civil and commercial mediation.
Notable Cases
- Re S [1994] 1 FCR 577 (CA)
- Khan v. Khan [1995] 3 FCR 569 (CA)
- Abdullah v City of Westminster [2007] EWCA Civ 1566 (CA) (Housing Act Appeal)
- GMAC v Khan and Butt (13 October 2009) Central London County Court (Chancery) HHJ Marshall QC.
Dealing with issues of rectification, indemnity and blameless mortgagees under the Land Registration Act 2002 where an innocent house owner was a victim of fraudulent land registration.
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Family Mediators Association
