David Norman

David Norman is a partner of A&O Shearman. His practice focuses on supporting clients undertaking complex cross-border transactions, investments and strategic projects.

David has extensive experience across the whole life cycle of private M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and auction processes, joint ventures and investments, as well as private capital investments. He regularly acts for corporates, funds and major institutional investors on significant investments and strategic transactions (including establishing platforms) in Greater China and the wider APAC region. David also advises multinational clients on large-scale strategic reorganisations in APAC and private equity funds on portfolio company management, including new fund raisings and internal corporate matters.

David advises clients across a range of industries, but has a particular focus on the technology, financial services, consumer goods and real estate sectors. In recent years, he has also focused on helping clients build innovative collaborations and platforms involving new technologies, particularly those involving bringing Chinese innovation to global markets. In this regard, David has represented both technology holders and investors, in establishing a number of high-profile and successful collaborations involving electric vehicles, healthtech and fintech, amongst other areas.

David is highly regarded by leading international legal directories. He is recommended for cross-border joint ventures, M&A, and minority investments.