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David Irvine

David Irvine

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

David is a leading adviser to high-profile private equity sponsors on their most significant cross-border leveraged financing transactions and to private credit funds on their most complex financing arrangements. David also advises on recaps, minority back-leverage, special situations financings, margin loans, fund level financings and restructurings. He brings an excellent understanding of the Asian markets, having practised in Hong Kong.

Career

Prior to joining Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, David was co-head of the leveraged finance group at a magic circle law firm and practiced in the Hong Kong office of a major international law firm.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the England & Wales Bar, and South Africa Bar.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

David Irvine is the head of Gibson Dunn's European leveraged and acquisition finance group. He works with both sponsors and private credit lenders on leveraged finance transactions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • David is truly excellent and has an ability to distil complex information into straight forward actionable solutions.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European Guide
  • He's technically outstanding, commercial and very pleasant to deal with.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European Guide

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