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LEVEL 18, BOULEVARD PLAZA 2
BURJ KHALIFA DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 1756
United Arab Emirates
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David McGrory

Work Department
Corporate.
Position
David McGrory is a corporate lawyer with over 20 years of experience.
He was previously Head of Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies for Dentons in the UK and joined the Middle East practice in October 2021.
David sits on the global leadership team for Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies and the firm’s China Taskforce. To this end he counsels senior executives, boards and investment principals on a wide range of issues including corporate finance, business strategy and corporate governance.
David has advised across a very broad range of sectors but has particular expertise in Fintech, Adtech, Spacetech, Renewables, Oil & Gas Services, Healthcare and Medical Devices, AI, Gaming, Informatics and Aerospace. David has advised a significant number of sports related clients internationally.
Career
Qualified 2000; Pagan Osborne and Pagan Business Law. joined Maclay Murray & Spens LLP 2001; associate 2005, head of venture capital 2009, partner 2010.
Languages
German.
Memberships
Notary Public.
Education
Madras College, St. Andrews; University of Dundee (1997 LLB (Hons); 1998 Diploma in Legal Practice).
Leisure
Family; football (serves as non-executive director of Dundee United); skiing; golf (member of The New Golf Club of St. Andrews).
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- Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending)
- Capital markets
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
- Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations
- Employment
- Infrastructure and projects (including project finance)
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Real estate
- Shipping
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