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TLT strengthens property development expertise with new partner from Eversheds

David has led on major urban regeneration, joint-venture and development projects both at Eversheds and his previous firm, Pinsent Masons. He also has extensive experience in large and complex property-led corporate acquisitions and disposals for national and international clients. 

David's considerable expertise and depth of experience across a range of property specialisms will contribute significantly to the continued success of the Group. TLT is recognised as having one of the leading Real Estate Groups in the South West, with over 130 people including 20 partners working across the firm's Bristol and London offices. The Group includes a number of nationally recognised individuals with a broad range of property expertise including estate management, planning, property development, environment and dispute resolution, and supported by specialists in construction, tax and investment. David will work closely with commercial development partners Nick Pritchard and Tim Rowe.

Commenting on his new appointment David Smithen says, "I'm delighted to be joining a very high quality team, with an impressive and growing reputation both in the legal and property world and am very much looking forward to contributing to the firm's continuing success as a national, as well as regional, player."

Andrew Glynn, Partner and Head of the Real Estate Group, adds, "David is the latest of several senior hires that significantly strengthen our real estate offering in important areas, including development. It is a clear indication of TLT's increasingly national reputation for real estate work, that very impressive candidates such as David seek to join us."