David Keighley

Council member for residential property

David was admitted in 1982 and retired from full time practice in 2016, having served as partner and Head of Residential Property at a Legal 500 firm. He continues to share his extensive expertise as a lecturer and trainer. In addition he remains on the roll and also works as a locum solicitor and consultant.

Since October 2025, David has served as a Council Member of the Law Society, representing residential property.

Breach of undertaking: property solicitor fined for “aggravated misconduct”

David Keighley considers a real case where conveyancing undertakings were breached and took 15 months to resolve.

10 Nov 2025