LAWYER PROFILE

David Moore

Asia-Pacific 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery

Ranked in 1 practice area

Foreign Investment

Australia

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Johnson Winter Slattery

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

- Foreign Direct Investment

- Mergers & Acquisitions

- Private Equity

- Defence

Career

David is an experienced corporate lawyer specialising in working with offshore clients and their on-shore portfolio companies to successfully navigate Australia’s foreign investment, M&A and other regulatory and commercial/procurement regimes.

David has advised on and obtained prior clearance through the FIRB on hundreds of Australian and offshore transactions.

He also has significant expertise on M&A and other transactions, focussing on advising financial sponsors and their portfolio companies as well as defence and national security industry on sensitive projects, particularly where they require political and stakeholder engagement.

David is regularly recognised in Chambers & Partners as a leading corporate lawyer.

For additional information on David’s professional background and work highlights, please visit: https://jws.com.au/our-people/david-moore/.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Foreign Investment - Australia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Moore helps clients navigate Australia's foreign investment regime, with particular experience in matters relating to technology and national security.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is the best FIRB adviser I have come across. He is a standout adviser.
Foreign InvestmentChambers Asia & Pacific
David Moore has a great ability to collaborate and provide the best possible legal and strategic advice to the client.
Foreign InvestmentChambers Asia & Pacific