Expertise
David is a leading expert in development consultancy, specialising in compulsory purchase, land assembly, and compensation.
He advises acquiring authorities, developers, and landowners on all aspects of the compulsory purchase process, including overcoming barriers to development such as restrictive covenants and rights to light.
David’s expertise extends to public sector land, helping clients unlock development opportunities and structure transactions for optimal returns.
He currently advises on several high-profile regeneration schemes, including Brent Cross Cricklewood, Gascoigne Estate and Hounslow High Street Quarter, as well as major infrastructure projects like Crossrail and HS2.
David also provides viability studies for funding submissions and is adept at navigating complex CPO and land assembly matters, ensuring clients can navigate challenges and maximise asset value throughout the development process.
Highlights
- Advising on all CPO and compensation matters relating to the delivery of the Brent Cross Cricklewood development, one of the largest and most transformational projects in the UK
- Advising Renewal on land assembly, delivery strategy and viability modelling for the New Bermondsey development, including supporting a successful Housing Zone funding bid for the delivery of key infrastructure.
- Advising Thanet District Council on compensation matters relating to Dreamland, Margate including giving expert evidence to the Tribunal in a case which was decided wholly in favour of the Council.
- Advising on the implementation of a infrastructure funding regime to enable the delivery of new development at Charlton Riverside
- Advising on the land assembly for the Hounslow High Street Quarter development, including obtaining a confirmed CPO, and seeing the development transform Hounslow town centre.
