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David Walton

David Walton

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

- Derivatives and structured products

- Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Finance

- Finance

- Acquisition and Leveraged Finance

- Project Finance

Career

David is a partner based in our London office. David works in the Finance team and has significant experience in mining project financing. His commercial approach to complicated matters complements his technical legal experience. David’s financing experience has been developed over the past 30 years and has seen him work with clients on mining finance transactions around the world, including the development of mining projects in Australia, North America, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Papua New Guinea and Ghana. He has a deep understanding of the mining sector, coupled with extensive experience in many key markets across the globe. David has recently relocated from Perth to our London office to be in closer proximity to banks, export credit agencies, development finance institutions, private equity houses and other sources of funds in key European markets.

For additional information on David's professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/d/david-walton

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
David Walton frequently advises lenders and mining companies on the financing and development of significant mining projects. He possesses considerable experience in cross-border transactions, particularly those involving mining developments based in Africa, Scandinavia and North America.

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