Stephenson Harwood

Corporate

David Dowding is a partner in Stephenson Harwood’s corporate practice. David has wide experience advising corporate clients and investment banks on UK and cross-border corporate finance transactions. He is recognised for his expertise in public and private mergers and acquisitions, and equity capital markets transactions.

David provides comprehensive, expert guidance on mergers and acquisitions, both public and private, ensuring clients navigate the intricacies of these transactions with confidence. He has supported issuers and investment banks and brokers on successful IPOs and secondary offerings (Official List and AIM) for over 15 years.

David holds the accolade of Next Generation Partner in the UK Legal 500 for Equity Capital Markets (Small-Mid Cap) work. David principally advises mid-cap companies and intermediaries operating in the UK and internationally. He has extensive experience working with clients in the transportation, consumer, industrials, energy transition and life sciences sectors.

David’s loyal client base value his responsiveness and measured approach to complex issues.  Clients appreciate David's ability to act swiftly and strategically, making him a sought-after adviser for high-value, time critical transactions which may have one or more international elements to them. His work highlights his capability to lead and manage transformational project, working hard to secure successful outcomes for his clients.