David Gauke

Chair at Negotient

📍 London, England, United Kingdom

David Gauke is the Head of Public Policy at Macfarlanes, leveraging his extensive experience from serving as a UK Member of Parliament and in senior cabinet roles, including Lord Chancellor and Treasury Secretary. Educated in Law at the University of Oxford, he combines legal expertise with deep political and policy insight.

Outside of his professional life, David is a lifelong supporter of Ipswich Town Football Club. He also enjoys cricket, reading, and country walks. He is a patron for several local organizations, including hospices and a film society, and lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and three sons.

Interesting fact: He was the first solicitor to ever hold the office of Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in the UK.

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Experience

6 Years

Current Role

Chair

Job Level

Mid-senior

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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Priorities

Topics David cares about

Government Negotiation

Chairs Negotient LLP and hosts a podcast focused on strategies for negotiating with the UK government, drawing on his experience as Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

UK Public Policy

As Head of Public Policy at Macfarlanes, he advises clients on the political landscape, future trading relationships, and navigating government policy.

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Career

Work history

4-2024

Chair

Negotient

9-2021

Senior Adviser

Instinctif Partners

9-2021

Senior Adviser

TEAM LEWIS

5-2020

Head of Public Policy

Macfarlanes

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Education

1990 - 1993

Bachelor's degree

University of Oxford

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