LAWYER PROFILE
David Seymour

David Seymour

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

David is a private equity real estate partner in the London office. He has a broad practice advising investors on UK and European PERE deals across the risk spectrum for real estate funds, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices and operating partners. David advises on structuring and executing both distressed and non-distressed transactions including joint ventures, direct and indirect acquisitions/disposals and financings, restructurings, real estate M&A, minority and majority investments and co-investments, sale and leasebacks, development projects and development financings.

He has experience across all types of real estate assets and businesses including logistics and industrial assets, data centres, hospitality and hotels, health care/life sciences, film and sound studios, residential (PRS/BTR and build to sell), student accommodation, offices and retail.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate: £150 million and above - London (Firms)

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

David Seymour is recommended for his private equity real estate expertise. He advises clients on acquisitions and joint ventures, often concerning cross-border issues.

Strengths

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  • David is a highly capable adviser with a great deal of experience representing private equity sponsors in real estate transactions of all kinds. He manages complex deals across jurisdictions.

    Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • David is very strong, he's an asset in transactions. He is responsive, stepping in when needed and always being there as a good sounding board.

    Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • David has a wide range of experience and is commercial.

    Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • David is very conscientious and has good attention to detail. He is very responsive and works hard.

    Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • David is a subject matter expert and is always willing to provide clients with market updates and associated training.

    Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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