Hugh James appoints David Marshall as partner

Hugh James, the Welsh-headquartered law firm, has further strengthened its real estate finance offering with the recent appointment of David Marshall as Partner and Head of Real Estate Finance. Operating from the firm’s Cardiff office, David will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Commercial Property and Banking and Finance teams to provide comprehensive support for clients involved in complex lending and property transactions.

With over 20 years of experience in real estate finance, David has advised a diverse range of lenders, including major high street banks and specialist funders, on both development and investment finance transactions. His extensive expertise encompasses all areas of real estate finance, having managed several high-value transactions throughout his illustrious career. David’s appointment underscores the firm's commitment to enhancing its commercial property and banking capabilities, thereby improving its ability to offer a fully integrated service to clients.

The announcement comes as Hugh James seeks to expand its presence in London, particularly following its acquisition of Howat Avraam Solicitors. Additionally, the firm’s Banking and Finance team has secured a reappointment to Metro Bank’s legal panel via a competitive tender process.

Peter Hurn, Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Hugh James shared that David’s appointment marks “a significant addition to our Commercial Property team and reflects our continued focus on strengthening our real estate offering.” He further emphasised, “We are seeing an increasing demand in the real estate finance sector as lenders, developers and investors continue to navigate a more complex funding environment."

Dominic Marshall, Partner and Head of Banking and Finance added his perspective on David's role, stating: “David is very well known and highly regarded in the local market, with a strong track record of advising major lenders on real estate finance transactions.” He noted that David's joining “represents an important step in the continued growth of our Banking and Finance practice.”

Reflecting on his new role, David Marshall expressed his enthusiasm, saying: “I am delighted to be joining Hugh James at an exciting time for the firm. The strength of its Commercial Property and Banking teams, combined with its clear strategic direction, presents a fantastic opportunity to further develop its real estate finance offering." He concluded by stating his commitment to collaborating with colleagues to support clients effectively.