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About David

David has spent more than a decade working closely with VC/PE funds and high-growth technology companies on a variety of matters, including cross-border equity and debt financings, buy-side and sell-side acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, board fiduciary matters and general corporate governance. During this time, David has advised on hundreds of successful venture and growth equity transactions and has led negotiations involving investors and management teams based in the US, India, China, the Middle East, Africa, the UK/European Union, Australia and all across Southeast Asia.

Passions

Red wines

College football, the NFL and Formula 1

Corals and marine aquariums

Science fiction and fantasy novels

Video games

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Admissions and credentials

  • California
  • New York

Rankings and accolades

The Legal 500: “Next Generation Partner” in Startup and Venture Capital – Foreign Firms (Singapore)

Chambers and Partners: Recognized for venture capital

India Business Law Journal’s A-List: One of the top 100 India-focused lawyers at international law firms

Asian Legal Business: 40 Under 40 Lawyers list – Recognized among top young lawyers across Greater China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and India (2022)

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