LAWYER PROFILE

Gavin Davies

UK 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Corporate

- Corporate Governance

- Corporate Real Estate

- Joint Ventures and Investments

- Mergers and Acquisitions

Career

Gavin is a senior corporate lawyer based in our London office. Gavin leads our Global M&A practice. Gavin has over 30 years' experience supporting our UK listed and multinational clients, as well as private capital, on public takeovers, complex cross-border M&A and investments, with a particular focus on TMT, financial services, industrial and real estate sectors. Gavin also advises boards on strategic matters, including governance shareholder engagement and crisis management. Gavin is a member of the governing board of our firm. He advises the Government of Sierra Leone on investment matters on a pro bono basis, as part of our long-standing Fair Deal Sierra Leone pro bono project. Gavin is a former Chair of The International Lawyers Project, a leading international charity providing the skills of senior lawyers to promote human rights, sustainable economic development and the rule of law worldwide, and is a member of the Investment Trade Advisory Group established by the UK Government Department for International Trade.

For additional information on Gavin’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/g/gavin-davies

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Gavin Davies leads the firm's global M&A practice. He is valued for his sophisticated cross-border practice where he regularly undertakes deals in the EMEA region. He often supports clients in the TMT and real estate sectors.

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Strengths

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Gavin is experienced, sophisticated and practical.
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Gavin is outstanding in every sense. He is tremendously capable, supportive and will always go the extra mile. He is also responsive and a true pleasure to work with.
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has a breadth of knowledge and a commercial approach to situations.
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession