LAWYER PROFILE
David Robson

David Robson

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Global

Practice Areas

David Robson specialises in UK and cross-border financing focussing on leveraged financing, corporate event driven financing, investment grade lending and restructurings.

David has particular expertise in UK public bid financing.

Career

University of Melbourne, Australia (Bachelor of Science) 1998

Monash University, Australia (Bachelor of Laws) 2001

Admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria 2003

Joined Clifford Chance 2006

Partner since 2017

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2009

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate Finance: Big Ticket - UK

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Robson is noted for his experience advising lenders across the financing space. He is particularly adept at handling both corporate and leveraged M&A and event-driven financings.

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Robson is noted for his experience advising lenders across the financing space. He is particularly adept at handling leveraged financings.

Strengths

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  • David is a great practitioner - always reliable and willing to have direct conversations on potential deal breakers to achieve the best outcome for all parties.

    Corporate Finance: Big TicketChambers Global Guide
  • David is very pragmatic and commercial, focusing on what matters without raising unnecessary legal issues.

    Corporate Finance: Big TicketChambers Global Guide

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