David has a wide and varied range of experience in most aspects of commercial real estate including leasing, acquisitions and disposals, investment and development work and real estate finance. He has particular experience in the real estate side of corporate transactions and is developing a niche in this area. David is dual qualified in Scotland and in England and Wales.

David is extremely good; he's a great communicator and takes the time to explain things.

Chambers UK, 2025

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