David Rosen

Professor David Rosen is a full academic Professor of Professional Practice at Brunel Law School, part of the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences at Brunel University of London. He is an active solicitor-advocate and runs his own law firm, David Rosen & Co, based in London, while maintaining a robust academic presence through teaching, course development, and public engagement.

His educational background includes an LLB (Hons) from Brunel University (1995), Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the College of Law (1996), and additional postgraduate certifications in counter fraud, counter corruption (Portsmouth, 2018), and international relations, espionage, and surveillance (King's College London, 2023). He was admitted as a Solicitor in January 1999 and achieved Higher Courts Advocacy rights in civil (2003) and all proceedings (2010).

• LLB (Hons), Brunel University, 1995
• PgDip. Law, College of Law, 1996
• Solicitor, Law Society, 1999
• Solicitor-Advocate (Civil), 2003
• Solicitor-Advocate (All Proceedings), 2010
• Certified Fraud Examiner, ACFE, 2011
• PgCert Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption, University of Portsmouth, 2018
• PgCert International Relations, Espionage and Surveillance, King's College London, 2023

Professor Rosen specializes in counter fraud and counter corruption across civil and criminal law, with deep expertise in commercial litigation, divorce, finance, and reputation management. He has created and leads innovative academic courses such as MESAQ (Morals, Ethics, Scruples, and Quandaries), which prepares students for ethical challenges in the workplace, and practical skills programs in advocacy and fraud examination. His research and teaching emphasize real-world application, ethics, and strategic litigation.

Although no formal peer-reviewed publications are listed in the provided texts, his professional blog and public lectures—such as The Rosen Lectures on Litigation Essentials—demonstrate consistent engagement with topics like occupational fraud, fake news, disinformation, and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). His work bridges academic discourse with frontline legal practice, highlighting trends in economic crime, legal ethics, and dispute resolution strategies.

His professional honors include being named in Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyers Top Solicitors list for fraud expertise in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and holding certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is also an active member of several prestigious legal organizations.

• Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (2014–2016)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
• Fraud Advisory Panel (Working Member)
• Society of Legal Scholars
• London Solicitors' Litigation Association
• Proceeds of Crime Lawyers' Association
• Royal United Services Institute
• Resolution

Professor Rosen has been instrumental in establishing Brunel’s pro bono surgery, providing free legal services to the public while offering students hands-on experience. He actively mentors students through mooting and debating competitions, often serving as a judge. His dual role as educator and practicing solicitor-advocate allows him to bring real-world case insights into the classroom. He has represented high-profile clients, including Heather Mills, and successfully defended Acupay System LLC in a $2 billion fraud claim. His law firm, David Rosen & Co, emphasizes a pragmatic, client-centered approach, focusing on early dispute resolution, mediation, and strategic litigation.

He leads The Rosen Lectures, a series of interactive sessions on litigation essentials, offered both in-person and online. His firm has earned over 55 verified 5-star client reviews on Review Solicitors, reflecting high satisfaction in communication, legal knowledge, and results. He is also a regular media commentator, appearing in newspapers and on radio, and uses social media as a teaching tool.