Bio

David serves as the Executive Partner of the Beijing Office. Based in Beijing since 2006, David is ranked in both China Banking & Finance and China Projects & Infrastructure in Chambers Asia Pacific and Chambers Global. Focusing primarily on China inbound and outbound financing transactions, David has earned commendations and awards for a number of his deals. He is highly recognized as "remains a respected practitioner in the market. He is capable of handling inbound and outbound transactions, advising on both equity and debt financing." and "regularly assists with complex project financing". He is highly praised by clients "His professionalism, competence and effectiveness make him an integral part of our deal team. He is personable, commercially savvy and business-minded." (Chambers Asia Pacific, 2021). David advises companies and financial institutions on equity and debt financings in transactions involving a diverse spectrum of industries such as real-estate, retail, clean energy, utilities, manufacturing, education, telecommunications and natural resources. Clients come to David for his ability to structure, navigate and execute, with English and Chinese bilingual native language efficiency, highly complex and bespoke event driven equity and debt financing products ranging from public and private straight, equity-linked, high-yield, leveraged, PIPE and mezzanine financings, either on a bilateral, club or syndicated basis. David also provides guidance to clients on single and multi-sourced infrastructure and project development financings in emerging markets such as Africa and Latin America.