David Burgess Joins Lawdragon as Managing Director

We are delighted to welcome David Burgess as Managing Director of Lawdragon.
 
David joins us in London from Prosperant LLP, prior to which he was Publishing Director and Chief Client Officer at Legal 500.
 
"David is one of the great connectors and storytellers in our profession," Katrina Dewey, founder and CEO of Lawdragon says. "He understands what we have always believed: that law, at its best, is not primarily about AI, disputes or transactions - it is about people. The lawyers who pour themselves into their craft, the clients who trust them with what matters most, and the relationships that carry a career. With David on board, Lawdragon can go deeper into what we care about more than anything - the human story behind every great practice. I can't think of a better partner for this next chapter."
 
At Prosperant, David built a reputation as one of the most respected advisors in the legal market - working with leading law firms and barristers' chambers on business development strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and partner coaching. David will continue to consult with the Prosperant team, bringing clear synergies and expanded market opportunities to a deep and distinguished client base across the legal world.
 
His career has been defined by an exceptional understanding of how the world's best lawyers build and sustain elite practices. As Publishing Director and Chief Client Officer at Legal 500, he shaped the way the global legal market measures and communicates excellence - and co-created the GC Powerlist, one of the most influential platforms in the in-house world. He has served on the IBA's Law Firm Management Committee, and brings deep relationships across the international legal community.
 
David's appointment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Lawdragon. We have long been the destination for recognising and celebrating the finest legal talent on the planet. Now, we are building something more: a suite of services designed specifically for the elite partners at the world's leading law firms - helping them profile, position, and develop their practices at the highest level.
 
There is no one better placed to lead that work. We look forward to the journey ahead.