David is known for his deep understanding and insights into the legal industry. His ability to anticipate market trends and adapt to the evolving needs of the legal community has been a strong component of his career for the past thirty years. In recent years, he has spent time commuting between the UK and the US, focusing on the increasing recognition of the transatlantic future of law.

Prior to joining Prosperant, David Burgess was the Chief Client Officer and Publishing Director at The Legal 500, a premier global legal ranking and research company, for over twenty years. Whilst there, he had a track record of launching new titles (including The Legal 500 US and Latin America, and the GC Powerlist Series) and growing existing brands worldwide. His extensive work with law firms, general counsel, and in-house teams was instrumental in ensuring The Legal 500 remained at the forefront of global legal market conversations.

David has strengthened relationships within the legal market through international conferences, roundtables, and extensive meetings with both in-house and private practice lawyers. He created the Legal 500 listening programme to gather valuable feedback from general counsel, which has been pivotal in rebranding and refreshing legal500.com.

David is actively involved in various professional organisations and frequently speaks at industry conferences and events. He currently serves as an Officer at the International Bar Association, as part of the Law Firm Management Committee, looking at best practices in leadership and management on a global scale. Recognized as a global leader and influencer in legal business by AILFN, his expertise and insights are highly sought after by legal professionals and industry peers.