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David Sturgess

David Sturgess

UK 2026

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Edwards Solicitors
 Edwards Solicitors

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Social Housing

Northern Ireland

9 years ranked

Real Estate

Northern Ireland

10 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David has been specialising in Property matters for over 20 years dealing with domestic and commercial transactions. David has worked on the property aspects of charity mergers such as releases of charges, leases, property due diligence and drafting the property clauses in the Transfer of Charitable Undertakings Agreement. David’s main case load sees him dealing with developers in site acquisition, development and disposal together with landlord and tenant matters in commercial leases/licences. David also advises in relation to finance/securitisation of complex property transactions and regularly assists the Charity Team in relation to property matters.

What David’s clients say about him: “I got 5 star service from David, couldn’t fault it”

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Social Housing - Northern Ireland

Band 1
Individual Editorial
David Sturgess is an experienced lawyer who provides advice on a wide array of social housing matters, including the purchase and sale of housing stock, the acquisition of development sites, property disputes and financing. He has considerable experience working for clients in relation to design and build contracts.
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Real Estate - Northern Ireland

Band 4
Individual Editorial
David Sturgess heads up the Edwards & Co real estate department in Belfast. He maintains a strong transactional practice and is particularly active in the social housing sector. He advises clients on acquisitions and disposals as well as leasing.
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Strengths

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  • We have always found him to be very responsive to our needs as well as knowledgeable of the sector and latest trends.

    Social HousingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • He always rings me back very quickly and there are never any delays with getting things done.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • David is very personable and knowledgeable.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • David Sturgess provides excellent communication and support. He is always available if there are any issues.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • David is proactive and always gets back to me.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • David's responses are always first class and if a problem arises, getting the facts never takes long.

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