David is a seasoned expert in international and domestic finance transactions, providing strategic guidance to lenders, borrowers, and sponsors across a wide range of sectors. His expertise spans leveraged, acquisition, syndicated, infrastructure, and general finance, with a deep understanding of both senior and subordinated debt structures.
Focusing on cross-border leveraged finance, David has extensive experience navigating complex financial instruments, including US-style term loan Bs, unitranche loans, super-senior revolving facilities, high-yield notes, asset-backed loans, and traditional bank facilities. This breadth of knowledge allows him to deliver innovative and effective solutions for even the most intricate deals.
David also plays a pivotal role in distressed and restructuring transactions, assisting administrators, lenders, corporates, and other stakeholders in navigating complex situations. He has been integral to some of Australia’s largest and most high-profile restructurings, consistently demonstrating his ability to drive successful outcomes under pressure.
With a proven track record of executing landmark deals in the leveraged finance space, including high-profile transactions such as Origin, Crown Resorts, Transgrid, and Healthscope, David is recognized as a trusted advisor in the market. His work on significant restructuring cases like Arrium, Basslink, Billabong, and Mirabela Nickel further showcases his exceptional capability in managing complex, high-stakes situations.
David is admitted as a solicitor in both Australia and England & Wales.
