David is a Partner in our Commercial Property team, who specialises in acting for developers and those dealing with developers in relation to all aspects of commercial, residential and mixed use schemes, with particular expertise in relation to overage arrangements.
He also has expertise in dealing with strategic land through promotion agreements and property joint ventures. David also acts for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and funders of commercial property.
In conjunction with his client, a lead developer for the Irish Quarter within Digbeth, Birmingham, David played a major role in facilitating six phases of development over 4.5 acres of city centre land to deliver 585 residential apartments in partnership with a major housing association, together with commercial units and neighbourhood retail and leisure spaces. This development acted as a catalyst for the overall £500M regeneration of Digbeth, and spearheaded 'affordable living' in the city centre.
David enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the client's team to cater for the needs of the client as seamlessly as possible and as a 'one stop shop', for example in relation to the efficient structuring of deals, tax planning, construction and planning advice.
His experience in acting for both developers and landowners means that David can navigate complex matters with fairness and professionalism, and is able to achieve practical solutions and desires positive outcomes for all parties.
David is also a member of the Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical sector team in Watford, which focuses on advice to pharma, pharmacy and medtech.
David is based in our Watford office, but can support you nationally.
What you might like to know
David has written articles for publications including the Financial Times. He has also attended and spoken at various seminars, including the 'Five Counties Conference', an annual gathering of around 400 property professionals organised as part of the RICS training programme.
David enjoys playing golf and can often be seen at a top flight London football ground.
