LAWYER PROFILE

David Lee

UK 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects: Mainly International

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Infrastructure

UK-wide

9 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Practice Areas

David is Chair of the Global Projects Energy Natural Resources and Infrastructure board and specialises in energy and infrastructure-related work acting for sponsors, funders and the public sector. David is recognised as a leading market practitioner. He has advised on a broad range of deals ranging from the privatisation of the Green Investment Bank (now Green Investment Group, involving a range of offshore wind projects) to the development financing of projects such as roads, hospitals and satellites. David is also heavily involved in the growth of the firm’s decarbonisation business as the world transitions to net zero.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Projects: Mainly International - UK-wide

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

David Lee is held in high esteem by market sources due to his considerable project financing expertise. He regularly assists financial institutions and other investors with transactions involving significant infrastructure assets.

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Infrastructure - UK-wide

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

David Lee is co-chair of the firm's global energy resources and infrastructure group. He is highly respected for his work advising both sponsors and borrowers on the acquisition and financing of infrastructure projects. He is experienced advising on transactions involving both domestic and international transport and energy assets.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is a great lawyer.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is an amazing practitioner.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David Lee is extremely strong.
InfrastructureChambers Guide to the Legal Profession