David Smith
UK Guide 2025
Band 5 : Real Estate: £150 million and above
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About
Provided by David Smith
Career
David Smith has advised clients for more than 30 years on complex real estate developments and investments. David heads the direct real estate team in London, and over the last decade he has advised on over £15 billion of transactions in the student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors. David also has broad experience in most other sectors including office, retail, industrial, leisure, hospitality, and health care. He acts for a range of clients including real estate private equity investors, joint ventures and funds.
Chambers Review
UK
David Smith advises on high-end development and investment work, including in relation to major urban regeneration and student accommodation schemes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David manages our relationship very well. He's very commercial in his dealings having acted for us for a very long time and is a real extension to our business."
"David is very good at co-ordinating all the necessary pieces and providing commercial advice."
"David manages our relationship very well. He's very commercial in his dealings having acted for us for a very long time and is a real extension to our business."
"David is very good at co-ordinating all the necessary pieces and providing commercial advice."
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