David Campbell

Among David's key strengths are the variety of his experience and his knowledge of structuring transactions across a wide field of different sectors and types of commercial deal. In recent years he has led the financing team on, for example the restructuring of a steel trading company (requiring a novel form of syndicated trade finance arrangement), the financing of investment into a milk co-operative, the leveraged buy-out of a Norwegian oil services company, other financial restructurings of companies in manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors, margin loans and borrowing base facilities, financings secured on art portfolios, and acting for the noteholders to a football club, advising lenders to a Bollywood film producer, as well as numerous general corporate credits.

The "fantastic" David Campbell garners praise for his expert handling of investment grade matters. His international practice spans leveraged finance to acquisition finance matters, with his clients including major banks and FTSE-100 companies,” CHAMBERS UK 2019: BANKING & FINANCE RANKED AS LEADING LAWYER FOR BANKING & FINANCE

“Clients praise David Campbell's "balanced and commercial approach, and deep experience in banking documentation." He is well regarded for his expertise handling investment-grade matters for a variety of banks and corporate clients, with notable strength in acting for Nordic clients.” CHAMBERS UK 2018: BANKING & FINANCE

“‘Looks to get the deal done but never loses sight of his client in the process.’… ‘Someone who manages to deliver for the banks and the borrowers in the same breath.’” CHAMBERS UK 2016: BANKING & FINANCE

“David Campbell is ‘a very strong lawyer and good to work with,’ say interviewees. He has an excellent track record in leveraged, acquisition and investment grade finance, and has cultivated niche expertise in matters concerning the Nordic region.” CHAMBERS UK 2014: BANKING & FINANCE