LAWYER PROFILE

David Mendel

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

UK-wide

8 years ranked

Employment: Employer

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

David is a Partner specialising in executive remuneration and related governance matters, all aspects of share plans and employment law. He has acted for a number of FTSE 100 companies on the hirings and departures of senior executives, sensitive employment investigations, and on some of the largest public takeovers. He also maintains a broad spread of private company incentive and employment work, including with private equity clients. In recent years David has acted on cases in the Employment Tribunal, High Court and Court of Appeal. He also acted for Mars on its acquisition of Hotel Chocolat, GXO Logistics on its acquisition of Wincanton plc, CVC on its IPO and Flutter Entertainment plc on its additional listing in the US.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Mendel assists significant clients with their management incentive arrangements and share schemes. He also has wider expertise across employment law matters.

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Mendel is a partner at Freshfields who is frequently called upon by clients across the financial and professional services sector to handle employment litigation, as well as non-contentious advisory work.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is easy to work with, very technical and responsive.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David has a great blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness and an exceptional work ethic.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
It is comforting to ensure David is on the team, as you know that a high-quality solution will be delivered.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is responsive, thorough, thoughtful and impactful in his work. He is also a lovely person to work with.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is an outstanding partner, who I trust and value. He expertly balances providing counsel, with his deep expertise and differentiated understanding of my business strategy and goals.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David has always been responsive, his technical employment law knowledge is excellent. We trust his advice as well as his execution.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession