David Wood

David is a senior corporate lawyer specialising in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and a broad range of corporate transactional work, with a particular focus on corporate real estate and the hospitality sector.

He advises domestic and international clients on complex acquisitions, disposals, investments and restructurings, often involving multi jurisdictional portfolios and operational businesses. David regularly acts for owners, operators, investors and developers across the real estate and hospitality landscape, including hotels, serviced apartments and logistics assets.

David has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and management platforms, helping clients to align legal and commercial priorities, manage risk and deliver long term value. His work frequently involves advising on bespoke profit sharing, management, franchise and asset light models, as well as on corporate governance and exit strategies.

Clients value David’s pragmatic, solution focused approach, his ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and his clear, commercially attuned communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

David is actively involved in mentoring young people in the community and within the firm. He also supports aspiring lawyers and business professionals as they develop the skills and confidence needed to progress their careers.