David Kendall
Partner
David leads the business services division, where he holds overall responsibility for shaping its strategic direction. He also serves as a member of the firm’s strategy board, contributing to the broader vision and long-term planning of the organisation.
As a senior partner in the corporate team, David advises on a broad spectrum of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and management buyouts/buy-ins (MBOs/MBIs). He also provides guidance on corporate governance issues and shareholder disputes. In addition, David is an active member of the firm’s restructuring and insolvency practice, where he advises on insolvency-related transactions, corporate reorganisations, and complex restructuring projects. He has a particular interest in partnership matters, including those involving limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
I am focused on achieving the best possible outcome for clients whilst always recognising the commercial realities of any given situation. My background in both science and commerce gives me a valuable skillset to apply to complex legal matters and deliver results.
With deep sector expertise in real estate, technology, and private wealth, David’s clients range from private and public limited companies to LLPs, partnerships, and high net worth individuals. A significant portion of David’s work has an international dimension, and he frequently advises overseas corporates and individuals on cross-border transactions and legal matters. David is recognised and highly ranked by Chambers UK and the Legal 500 where he is described as ‘an absolute expert’ with the ‘ability to translate complex legal matters to a wide group of stakeholders’.
Recent work highlights
Accountancy firm sale
Media specialist acquisition
Corporate structure reorganisation
Tech company funding
Broking interests sale
Event operator acquisition
External recognition
What people are saying
It’s always a pleasure to work with David. His ability to translate complex legal matters to a wide group of stakeholders has been invaluable.
David is an excellent lawyer – a trusted adviser and relationship partner.
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