LAWYER PROFILE

David S Allinson

USA 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Equity: Buyouts

New York

6 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

New York

9 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

David Allinson, Global Vice Chair of Latham & Watkins' Corporate Department, counsels leading private equity firms and public companies on a range of complex M&A transactions and general corporate matters.

David draws on more than two decades of experience serving as a strategic advisor to clients. He applies a commercially focused approach to help clients structure and execute transactions involving diverse industries, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure, healthcare, and technology sectors. His clients include private equity firms as well as public and private companies.

David’s practice encompasses:

- Leveraged buyouts

- Take-private transactions

- Joint ventures

- Carve-outs

- Co-investments

- Corporate governance matters

David previously served as Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Practices.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Allinson is commended for his strong experience across a host of transactional matters, which includes significant strength in energy, healthcare and infrastructure-focused deals.

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Corporate/M&A - New York

Band 5

Individual Editorial

David Allinson serves as global vice-chair of the corporate department in New York. He regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David has a very strong commercial lens and is highly effective in getting transactions done.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA
David has an encyclopaedic knowledge of M&A and private equity law. He has a good insight into the business side and provides practical solutions to very complex issues.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA
David is always available to us directly when we need him to be. He has excellent market insight and is a very calm presence.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
He explains items really easily and is extremely experienced and knowledgeable.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
His deep commitment and investment in his client's business, coupled with his broad experience and expertise, make him an invaluable resource for our company.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA