A highly regarded corporate lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience, David specialises in M&A and private equity transactions and corporate advisory work. He is listed in Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” and is highly ranked by Chambers & Partners UK.

David is unflappable and calm. He's able to take complex matters and put them into an easily digestible format for us non-legal clients.

Chambers & Partners, 2024

David's responsiveness is great; he's always ready to help.

Chambers & Partners, 2024

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