David Smith
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 close to £15 billion of transactions in the student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors. David also has broad experience in most sectors, including office, retail, industrial, leisure, hospitality, and health care. He acts for a range of clients, including real estate companies, real estate funds, and high net worth investors, many based overseas.
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 fights hard for his clients and is very good technically."
"He strikes a really good balance between capturing all detail and transacting on it in commercial way."
"David fights hard for his clients and is very good technically."
"He strikes a really good balance between capturing all detail and transacting on it in commercial way."