David Gilham

Practice Areas

David has over 20 years’ experience advising financiers and borrowers on various financing transactions. His expertise includes real estate and development financing, leveraged and acquisition financing, general corporate lending, and debt restructurings. He is particularly skilled at handling complex financing structures and assisting clients in navigating both straightforward and sophisticated finance transactions.

Career

Since joining McCullough Robertson in 2015, David has built a solid career in banking and finance law. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience at firms such as Henry Davis York, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and Taylor Wessing. Throughout his career, David has focused on advising clients on intricate financial transactions, including syndicated and bilateral finance, real estate development, and corporate lending. His diverse background enables him to effectively navigate the legal and commercial aspects of finance, making him a reliable advisor.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of New South Wales, and Asia Pacific Loan Market Association.

Publications

‘Funding’ the way: navigating the investment maze, Financial assistance and whitewash in financing transactions, Money talks – reporting convergence across project finance and capital raising, and Featherweight securities and administration risk – make sure you have sufficient security.

Industry Sector Expertise

David regularly advises a wide variety of participants in financing transactions, including the five major banks, regional banks, mezzanine and junior financiers, large corporate borrowers, property developers, and property funds. His work is highly regarded in the banking and finance sectors, where he has established longstanding relationships with a diverse client base.

Clients

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Macquarie Bank, Bank of Queensland, MaxCap, iPartners, FC Securities, Global Student Accommodation, and Landmark Property Group.

Education