David Hallam-Peel

Advisory Board Member, HIA Legal

London

David Hallam-Peel

Advisory Board Member, HIA Legal

London

PROFILE

David Hallam-Peel serves as an Advisory Board Member at HIA Legal, bringing decades of legal, commercial and leadership experience to the firm.

Qualified as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales in 1986, David began his professional career in the accountancy sector before transitioning into law. He went on to establish and lead a successful high-volume litigation practice in London for more than 21 years, developing a reputation for excellence in complex family law matters and high-value financial investigations.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience recruiting, managing and mentoring litigation lawyers, David provides HIA Legal with strategic guidance on legal talent acquisition, team development and law firm leadership. His extensive understanding of the legal profession and business management continues to support the firm’s long-term growth and strategic direction.

EXPERIENCE

2026 – Present

Advisory Board Member

HIA Legal

Providing strategic advice on legal recruitment, talent acquisition, team development and business growth.

21+ Years

Founder & Head of Litigation Practice

London

Established and led a successful high-volume litigation practice, specialising in complex divorce, ancillary relief, high-value financial investigations and asset tracing.

Earlier Career

Accountancy Profession

Built extensive commercial and financial experience before qualifying as a solicitor.

QUALIFICATIONS

CORE EXPERTISE

  • Legal Recruitment Strategy
  • Litigation Leadership
  • Family Law
  • High-Value Financial Investigations
  • Asset Tracing
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Team Development
  • Law Firm Management

Education

LLB (Hons)

University of London

ADMISSIONS

Solicitor

England & Wales

Admitted in 1986

Membership

  • Member, The Law Society of England & Wales
  • Former Member, The Law Society Family Law Panel