David acts for domestic and international corporates, funds and investment groups on the full spectrum of M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

Biography

David acts for international and domestic corporates, commodity traders, funds and individuals of influence. His client base spans energy and resources, mining services, life sciences and technology. He has held senior roles at top-tier Australian, Hong Kong and UK law firms, and served as general counsel and head of M&A at a Hong Kong investment group where he was responsible for all global public and private M&A, investment activity and equity capital markets.

David advises on the full spectrum of M&A transactions (regulated and unregulated), private equity and equity capital markets across a wide range of sectors. His work includes originating, structuring and executing investments and divestments in multiple jurisdictions, joint ventures, asset transactions and financings. He regularly advises on both IPO and post-IPO M&A for ASX and dual-listed clients.

David advises on high-value, complex transactions across Australia and internationally, with particular depth in M&A, equity capital markets and resources sector work. Recent matters include advising Westgold Resources on its A$2.2 billion merger with Karora Resources, including the successful defence of a competing approach from Ramelius Resources before the Takeover Panel; Kirin Holdings on its A$1.8 billion scheme of arrangement acquisition of Blackmores; and Orezone Gold on its A$75 million ASX IPO, dual listing and US$593 million acquisition of the Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec.

His resources sector practice extends across complex financing transactions, including advising Core Lithium on its A$300 million multi-instrument Final Investment Decision funding package and Delta Lithium on a A$70 million entitlement offer and spin-off listing of Ballard Mining. Internationally, he advised Linde Group on the unwinding of joint ventures with Air Liquide across Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.

David's combination of private practice leadership at top-tier firms and buy-side experience in Hong Kong gives him a transactional perspective that spans both sides of the table. His Asia-Pacific network and cross-border execution capability are reflected in his work across Australian, European, Canadian, Hong Kong and US markets. Clients describe his solutions-oriented approach and ability to work seamlessly across jurisdictions with multiple advisers as setting him apart.

David is admitted to the Senior Courts of England and Wales, in addition to the High Court of Hong Kong.

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David's experience

Westgold Resources / Karora Resources – A$2.2 billion merger

Advising Westgold Resources on its A$2.2 billion merger with Karora Resources.

Orezone Gold – ASX dual listing and A$75 million IPO

Advising West African gold miner Orezone Gold on its ASX dual listing (alongside its Toronto Stock Exchange listing), raising A$75 million in an underwritten IPO at a market capitalisation of more than A$680 million. Completed August 2025.

Orezone Gold – US$593 million acquisition of Casa Berardi gold mine

Advising Orezone (market cap A$1.6 billion) on the Australian regulatory and compliance aspects of its acquisition of the Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec, Canada from Hecla Quebec Inc. for up to US$593 million, including upfront and deferred consideration of US$352 million and contingent consideration of up to US$241 million, with Franco-Nevada providing royalty streaming and taking a major shareholding. Cross-border: Australia and Canada.

Core Lithium – A$300 million Final Investment Decision funding package

Advising Core Lithium on its A$300 million Final Investment Decision funding package, comprising senior debt from Nebari, convertible notes issued to InfraVia and Glencore and a two tranche equity placement to fund the re-start of its Finniss lithium project.

Westgold Resources – A$64.6 million Mt Henry-Selene Project sale

Advising Westgold Resources on the A$64.6 million sale of its Mt Henry-Selene Project in Western Australia to Alicanto Minerals, including asset sale agreement, subscription agreement, mining mortgage and native title and mineral rights navigation.

Westgold Resources – A$75 million spin-off listing of Valiant Gold on ASX

Advising Westgold Resources and Valiant Gold on the A$75 million spin-off listing of securities of Valiant Gold on ASX, including the de-merger of assets from Westgold Resources.

Delta Lithium – A$70 million ANREO

Advising Delta Lithium on a A$70m accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer, fully underwritten by its major shareholder Mineral Resources.

Delta Lithium – A$30 million spin-off listing of Ballard Mining on ASX

Advising Delta Lithium and Ballard Mining on the A$30 million spin-off listing of securities of Ballard Mining on ASX, including the de-merger of assets from Delta Lithium.