“Professor David Flint is a distinguished authority in non-contentious intellectual property, cyber law and international commercial contracts. With decades of senior leadership and advisory experience, he brings rare depth, academic rigour and strategic foresight to complex cross-border and technology-driven matters, guiding businesses with clarity and confidence through an evolving legal landscape.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial, 2026

Professor David Flint is a highly respected Commercial Law Consultant and Solicitor at Inksters Solicitors. With decades of experience advising businesses, institutions and international organisations, David is widely recognised as a leading authority in non-contentious intellectual property, cyber law and complex commercial contracts.

Having spent 40 years at MacRoberts (latterly as Senior Partner), David joined Inksters as a Commercial Law Consultant in 2019 and continues to advise clients on high-level commercial and cross-border matters.

What He Actually Does

In practical terms, David advises businesses on protecting, structuring and commercialising intellectual property, particularly in technology-driven and international contexts.

His expertise includes:

• Non-contentious intellectual property law
• Computer-related contracts and technology agreements
• Cyber law and data protection
• International commercial contracts
• European competition law
• Corporate insolvency and business recovery

David has over 35 years’ experience in corporate insolvency matters and brings deep cross-disciplinary insight to transactions requiring commercial, regulatory and international expertise.

International & Academic Authority

David has experience in domestic, American and European courts and has provided expert evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on European Affairs regarding competition procedures and practice before the European Court of First Instance.

He lectures extensively in the UK and internationally and is the author of the Stair Encyclopaedia section on European competition law, alongside numerous books and articles on intellectual property, cyber law and insolvency.

Leadership & Professional Roles

• Member, Insolvency Practitioners Association
• Fellow, Association of Business Recovery Professionals
• Chairman, Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee
• Director, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce
• Chair, American Bar Association International Business Law IP Sub-Committee
• Chair, American Bar Association Cyberspace Committee Non-US Cyberlaw Committee

Why He Is Different

David combines senior leadership experience, academic authority and hands-on commercial practice. His advice is particularly valued in matters involving international elements, regulatory complexity or emerging technology issues.

Clients benefit from his strategic perspective developed over four decades at the forefront of commercial law.

Trust Markers

• 40 years at MacRoberts, including as Senior Partner
• Commercial Law Consultant, Inksters Solicitors
• Author and international lecturer
• Recognised authority in IP, cyber law and insolvency

Contact:
Telephone: 0141 229 0880
Email: Available via Inksters Solicitors