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David Irvine

David Irvine

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

UK

1 year ranked

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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 Global Guide

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK

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.

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Strengths

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

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Global Guide

  • He's technically outstanding, commercial and very pleasant to deal with.

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