David Dowding
Partner
A recognised corporate finance expert, guiding UK and international clients through complex private and public M&A acquisitions and capital markets transactions
Partner
A recognised corporate finance expert, guiding UK and international clients through complex private and public M&A acquisitions and capital markets transactions
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
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.
bd-capital
Advised the private equity firm on its successful £82m public-to-private takeover of AIM-listed Science in Sport plc, a leading sports nutrition business.
ComfortdelGro
Acted for CityFleet Networks, a UK subsidiary of Singaporean-listed multinational company ComfortDelGro, on its £270m acquisition of UK leading private vehicle hire group, Addison Lee.
Elsteel Group
Acted for the founders on sale of the manufacturer and supplier of steel enclosures for low-voltage switchgear to Swedish corporate, KAMIC Group.
Select Car Leasing
Advised founders on the launch of a new UK car and van leasing venture with, and the sale of a 36.6% stake in Select to, the Renault Group’s financial services arm, Mobilize Financial Services. The stake sale valued the business at over £60m.
Base Resources
Acted for AIM and ASX-listed Australian mineral sands producer Base Resources on the UK aspects of its A$375m public takeover by US-based uranium and critic minerals company, Energy Fuels Inc.
WindAcre Partnership
Acted for US-based WindAcre Partnership LLC in connection with the proposed US$16 billion takeover of Nielsen Holdings, the US information, data and market measurement firm.
Inspired Education
Advised the global education provider on its £70m public-to-private takeover of AIM-listed Wey Education plc.
McColl’s Retail Group
Advised the Sponsor and joint brokers, Panmure Gordon and Singer Capital Markets, on McColl’s Retail Group plc’s £35m fundraise by way of a firm placing and open offer.
Tax Systems
Acted for independent UK private equity firm Bowmark Capital on its £114m recommended, all-cash public-to-private takeover of AIM-listed Tax Systems plc.
