LAWYER PROFILE
David O'Connor

David O'Connor

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

David O’Connor has represented lenders, arrangers, servicers, borrowers and investors in numerous financing transactions and restructurings involving commercial real estate debt in Europe. He works closely with hedge funds, private equity funds and investment banks on CMBS, RMBS and covered bond transactions. He also advises on whole business securitisations, trade receivables securitisations, warehouse lines and loan portfolio sale transactions (both distressed and performing).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

David O'Connor has a strong ABS practice and is adept at handling a broad spectrum of asset classes, including esoteric assets. He is best known for his work on real estate-related securitisation, notably advising banks on CMBS and RMBS transactions.

Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

David O'Connor is frequently sought after by investment funds to advise on a wide array of real estate financing and securitisation transactions. He has notable experience handling cross-border matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • David is commercial and gets the point. He is really great to work with.

    Capital Markets: SecuritisationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • David O'Connor is incredibly commercial. He is very plugged into the market and has a broad understanding of what we are trying to do. He is business-minded.

    Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • David is an experienced and seasoned individual with stunning acumen.

    Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • David is a very commercial lawyer who is able to present complex issues in simple terms.

    Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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