David Harkness

David studied law at Sheffield University joined Clifford Chance in 1987 becoming a Partner in 1996. David specialises in corporate and finance tax and tax disputes.

David has a passion for diversity and inclusion, having founded and chaired the Clifford Chance UK Inclusion Committee. David championed a series of initiatives to promote gender inclusion and diversity including publishing pay gap data beyond the statutory minimum, designating individuals to ensure gender equality is respected, creating a network of “Inclusion Advocates” to support those subjected to sexist behaviour, encouraging a global gender parity group and the introducing a target of 30% women UK partners by 2025. David is a member of the Development Board at Tender; a charity dedicated to reducing domestic violence. David has been included on the "heroes" list of advocates for women in business.