David Engel is a partner in the dispute resolution group at Addleshaw Goddard.

He has advised on and acted in internet-related disputes since 1995 and leads the firm's internet disputes team. David advises on a range of internet legal issues including website content, protection of rights and reputation online, internet anti-piracy, domain name disputes and liability of ISPs.

David also advises on reputation management and media litigation (defamation, privacy, confidentiality, etc.), hedge fund litigation, and general commercial litigation.

David regularly speaks and writes on internet and domain name issues. He is a contributor to Computer Law (Blackstone Press 2000) and The A-Z of IT and e-business compliance (Croner CCH, 2001). His articles have appeared in a number of publications and journals including Copyright World, Entertainment Law Review, Communications Law, Computer Bulletin, Electronic Business Law, European Lawyer, Global IP Rights Management, Advertising Marketing & Branding Law, The Times, Press Gazette and International Media Law.

David is a member of the Society for Computers and Law and of the International Bar Association. He is on the editorial board of Computer Law & Security Report.