David Jenkin
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David Jenkin

David Jenkin

Director Howe Jenkin Family Lawyers and Mediators

location
Adelaide, SA
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 8 82..

About David

David Jenkin is a highly regarded Director at Howe Jenkin Family Lawyers & Mediators, a firm he co-founded with Greg Howe in 2014. With over 40 years of experience in family law and commercial litigation, David is renowned for his extensive legal expertise. His career began at one of Adelaide’s premier commercial law firms, where he served as both a senior partner and managing partner. David is particularly esteemed for his mediation skills, having been nationally accredited and conducting over 500 mediations. His work spans family law property settlements, commercial disputes, employment issues, and more. Throughout his 30-year mediation career, he has handled various complex cases, showcasing his ability to navigate intricate commercial issues within family law, such as trust and company interests and taxation. As a former national director of LEADR, now known as the Resolution Institute, David brings significant leadership experience to his practice. His membership in several prestigious bodies, including the Law Society of SA Mediation Panel, underscores his commitment to excellence. David’s firm has consistently been recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of South Australia's top family law firms from 2015 to 2025. He has been ranked as a preeminent family lawyer in the state, particularly noted for his work in high-value and complex matters. His education at the University of Adelaide laid the foundation for a distinguished career that has made him a leading figure in both family law and mediation in South Australia.

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Resume

Experience

Principal
Principal
Howe Jenkin
Apr 2014 - Present · 11 years 11 months
Director
Director
Cycling Tours Australia
Jan 2006 - Jan 2012 · 6 years
Partner
Partner
Kelly & Co
Jan 1981 - Mar 2014 · 33 years 2 months

Education

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
University of Adelaide
1976 - 1980

Awards

2024
Ranked as a leading family lawyer in High Value & Complex matters
Doyle's Guide
2024
Ranked as a leading family law mediator
Doyle's Guide
2023
Ranked as one of three preeminent family lawyers in South Australia
Doyle's Guide

Contact Information

Adelaide, SA

LocationLevel 9, 111 Gawler Place, Adelaide, SA
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 8 82..

Practice Certificate

Name
David Jenkin
Date of Admission
1980
Certification type
P1811
Class
A
Region
SA
CheckLast checked: 23 Mar 2026
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice Categories

Family Law
  • Financial Agreements
  • Mediation
  • Property and Financial Settlement