Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Real Estate                         

Partner

David advises on the whole life cycle of UK and international development and investment projects from working with key stakeholders during the pre-heads of terms stage through to completion and then either sale or onward operation/asset management. Structures range from corporate and contractual joint ventures with development management services through to forward funding, forward purchase and major OJEU procured projects. David also advises on sales and purchases of a wide range of commercial and residential real estate.

David has broad sector experience having worked for a major international real estate developer as well as for a top international real estate law firm; his sectors include commercial, residential, build to rent, hotels and leisure, student accommodation and sports stadia. He has advised FTSE 100 companies, major international developers, national house builders, pension funds, HM Government, real estate investment funds, sovereign wealth funds, royal families, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and overseas investors. The nature of these transactions often require him leading and co-ordinating a cross departmental team providing advice on associated planning, construction, tax, finance and corporate issues.

Having commissioned as an officer at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and served as a Captain in the British Army, David is known for his ability to deliver results to his clients on the most demanding of assignments. Whether it is advising on high profile and complex projects or more sensitive projects with their own unique challenges, he works closely with clients from conception of the deal through to exit and is praised by clients for his ability to guide and lead them through the ‘noise’ of a deal by identifying the potential stumbling blocks and providing a clear strategy, tactics and solutions to deliver a successful outcome.

He is an active member of the Investment Property Forum.