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02 February 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Seddons GSC—David Seal & Emma Clifford

Consultant and solicitor join commercial real estate team

Seddons GSC has announced the expansion of its commercial real estate team with the arrival of consultant David Seal and solicitor Emma Clifford, strengthening its real estate offering across commercial and residential matters.

Both join from Lawrence Stephens, bringing more than 45 years of combined experience. Seal (pictured) advises high-net-worth individuals, landlords, developers and property traders on a broad range of property matters. He qualified in 1982 and was previously a partner at Kosky Seal and Co before merging his practice with Lawrence Stephens, where he worked as a consultant until 2026.

Clifford specialises in commercial real estate and real estate finance, advising on secured lending, acquisitions, disposals and leasing. She works across residential, commercial and mixed-use property, as well as land acquisitions and development projects, and qualified as a solicitor in 2023.

Commenting on his appointment, Seal said he was ‘pleased to be joining a team with such a clear and client-focused approach’. Clifford added that the team’s ‘openness and collaborative culture’ and its ‘real momentum’ were key attractions. Co-heads of commercial real estate Peter Belcher and Sangeeta Somchand said the hires are ‘key additions to the firm’ as it continues to deliver on its growth strategy.

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