David is a respected specialist in private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He supports leading international private equity firms, advising on every stage of a private equity transaction cycle, including fund formation, sponsor team equity and carry arrangements to acquisitions, and portfolio company exits.
His M&A practice includes particular experience in advising offshore investors on foreign direct investment, including Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and regulatory requirements.
He is ranked by peers and clients as a leader in private equity, venture capital, commercial and corporate law, and M&A.
In nearly 30 years of practice as a corporate lawyer, David has built a strong track record of maintaining longstanding relationships with clients. Clients particularly value his ability to home in on the essential issues in a transaction, and to provide clear, well-considered and commercial advice.
acted for management on the management buyout (MBO) of Sulo MGB Australia in conjunction with Archer Capital.
advised the NYSE-listed insurance broker AJG on its $1.1 billion acquisition of the Wesfarmers insurance broking and premium funding businesses.
advised Bain Capital Credit and Deutsche Bank, Sydney Branch on their acquisition of the $1.9 billion commercial finance business from GE.
advised on its acquisition of the Dusk and Adairs retail business.
acted on the fundraising and establishment of the $1.05 billion Ironbridge Capital Fund II.
advised on the NZ$501 million sale of EnviroWaste Services Limited to Hong Kong-listed Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited.
advised the Ironbridge portfolio company, FleetPartners, on the $200 million acquisition of FleetPlus.
advised on its $440m acquisition of Hoyts.
advised Permira and its portfolio company, I-MED Radiology Network on its innovative joint venture with healthcare artificial intelligence company, Harrison.AI.
advised Permira its $1.3 billion acquisition of I-MED Radiology Network from EQT.
Best Lawyers®
2017-2018 | Venture Capital “Lawyer of the Year” Award
Best Lawyers in Australia™
2014-2025 | Commercial Law
2016-2025 | Corporate Law
2017-2025 | Leveraged Buyouts
2014-2025 | Mergers & Acquisitions
2009-2025 | Private Equity Law
2013-2025 | Venture Capital Law
Chambers Asia-Pacific: Australia
2012-2024 | Private Equity
- Bachelor of Economics, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Sydney