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Provided by David Clee
David Clee specialises in cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on private capital transactions.
David advises international and domestic private equity and alternative investment firms, sovereign investors and corporations on a wide range of corporate transactions, including public and private M&A, corporate restructuring and equity capital markets. His broad practice extends to all aspects of corporate law, and he has advised on transactions concerning most industry sectors, including real estate, financial services, healthcare and industrials.
David is recognised for his subject matter expertise, commerciality and attention to detail, and is ranked by Chambers, IFLR1000 and Best Lawyers.
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Laws, First Class Honours (LL.B.)
University of New South Wales, Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales, 2002
Mallesons, Summer Clerk and Associate (2000 – 2005)
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates, Associate (2005 - 2007)
Gilbert + Tobin, Associate (2007 - 2012)
Gilbert + Tobin, Partner (2012 - 2021)
Clifford Chance, Partner (2021– present)
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He is a very honest, straightforward guy who goes above and beyond for me as a client.
David is highly intelligent and capable. He is very calm, considerate and understands the drivers of our business very well.
He is a very honest, straightforward guy who goes above and beyond for me as a client.
David is highly intelligent and capable. He is very calm, considerate and understands the drivers of our business very well.