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David Towers

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David Towers is an experienced restructuring partner, specialising in complex and cross-border restructuring mandates across all debt products. He regularly advises on high-profile matters throughout the investment spectrum.

Alongside having a busy UK and European practice, David also focusses on large restructuring matters in Southern Africa, and is our Southern Africa Practice Leader both for restructuring and more generally. He is also a trustee of the Sparkle Foundation, a charity operating in Malawi, and is a member of our Inclusion Committee.

Career

Sheffield University (LLB) 2002

Joined Clifford Chance 2003

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2005

Partner since 2014

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Towers has experience advising on both the creditor and debtor sides of mandates, with particular expertise in the representation of banks and alternative lenders. He co-heads Clifford Chance's South Africa practice and regularly advises clients on deals in Southern Africa.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David was instrumental during the restructuring we worked together on. He showed excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
David appeared a beacon of calmness and pragmatism during a tricky timebound situation. He has a natural disarming approach which helps de-escalate negotiations.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide