He is a market-leading transactional lawyer with nearly 30 years corporate finance experience, advising on both public and private M&A transactions and a wide range of equity capital markets projects. David works with international clients across a broad range of sectors but with a significant focus on financial institutions.
David is a "Market leader" in IFLR1000 for M&A and ECM, and listed in the Hall of Fame in Legal 500 for M&A and ranked Band 2 in Chambers UK legal directory for M&A.
"David expertly leads matters with care and flair." Chambers UK 2024 (M&A).
David is Global Co-Head of M&A and a member of the Executive Committee.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
Virgin Atlantic on its £1.2bn recapitalisation plan
Quilter on its demerger from the Old Mutual group of companies and the associated IPO of Quilter on the London Stock Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
The Brinks Company Inc on the acquisition of the conventional cash business of G4S plc across 14 jurisdictions.
Prosus on its hostile and contested GBP5.5bn cash offer to acquire Just Eat, the UK based international online food order and delivery service.
Published Work
- Co-Author, 2011, United Kingdom chapter in "Mergers & Acquisitions", Global Legal Insights by Global Legal Group
Recognition
“David expertly leads matters with care and flair.”
Chambers UK 2024 (M&A)
“David is held in high regard for the service and expertise he brings to the engagement.”
(Chambers UK 2023, M&A)
Awards
- Restructuring deal of the year – Virgin Atlantic recapitalisation plan -2021 International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Europe Awards 2021
- Worldpay IPO - Equity Deal of the Year IFLR Europe Awards 2016
- KCA Deutag's acquisition of Dalma Energy – M&A Deal of the Year, IFLR Middle East Awards 2018
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1996
Academic
MA, History & Philosophy, University of Leeds, 1992
Languages
English
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A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.