David Slade
Solicitor | Partner
David is a highly experienced Partner in the Commercial Real Estate team. With over 30 years legal experience, David advises on a broad range of real estate matters for businesses, investors and developers which include:
- Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
- Landlord and Tenant transactions
- Investment property sales and purchases
- Property development work
- Secured lending and property finance
David is known for delivering clear, strategic advice tailored to each client’s commercial objectives. He understands the pressures faced by clients in a fast-moving property market and works proactively to achieve practical, cost-effective outcomes. David builds long term relationships with clients and takes the time to understand their businesses and their priorities.
Career
David was articled at a specialist property practice in the West End of London, Brecher & Co, from 1992 to 1994. He joined the Birmingham office of Eversheds LLP on qualification, and remained there until 2003, where he was one of the key players on the legal team working on the development and letting of Birmingham's Bull Ring, as well as on the lettings of Bluewater, the UK's largest retail development. David joined Wright Hassell in January 2004 and became a partner in January 2007. David joined Moore & Tibbits Solicitors as a Partner in May 2026.
David is ranked as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 2026 and as a Band 3 lawyer in Chambers and Partners 2026.
Outside of work David enjoys horse racing, music and spending time with his family.