David is a Partner in the Corporate team primarily based in Manchester.
David’s expertise is advising clients in relation to M&A transactions and strategic events. David also advises clients on corporate governance and strategy.
With over 14 years’ experience, David has advised both large corporate clients and owner managers on acquisition and disposal projects.
In recent years, David has led a number of complex, high-value, cross-border and domestic UK projects. In addition to David’s M&A experience, he is passionate about working with owner managed businesses during inceptions and growth phases, acting as a trusted advisor to a number of business clients and high net worth individuals.
As a result of David’s corporate and transactional experience, he has advised on transactions in the UK, Europe, North America, India, Hong Kong, South Africa and Australia.
David has over 14 years’ experience advising on complex, high-value, cross-border and domestic UK projects. Notable projects include: Advising the selling shareholders on the sale of a UK based leading clinical research organisation to one of the largest US based global healthcare businesses. Leading the sale of a European based CDMO specialising in DNA plasmid and Viral Vector services to a North American based global healthcare business. Lead M&A advisor to a multinational operated FTSE business on its mid-market acquisitions. Advising on the family owners of Barnsley Football club to a multinational conglomerate.