David Lewis specialises in mergers & acquisitions and equity capital markets transactions with a primary focus on the natural resources sector. David studied Land Economy and Law at Downing College in Cambridge between 1988 and 1992. He qualified as a solicitor in 1996.
David is co-head of the Firm's Mining and Metals group.
- Advised Glencore on its US $1.35 billion acquisition of Caracal Energy Inc.
- Advised a major shareholder in respect of the takeover of Archipelago Resources a gold mining company with assets in Indonesia
- Advised a precious metals company with assets in sub-Saharan Africa on its London IPO
- Advised the underwriters on the IPO of Glencore International, the largest IPO in Europe ever
- Advised Dominion Petroleum on its takeover by Ophir Energy
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Clifford Chance advises Edison on the sale of the Exploration and Production division (E&P) to Energean Oil & Gas
8 July 2019
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Clifford Chance accompagne ENGIE sur la cession de ses activités amont GNL à Total
10 November 2017
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Clifford Chance advises ENGIE on the sale of assets to Total creating second largest global LNG player
9 November 2017
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Clifford Chance advises GP Investments and Rhône Capital on the combination of RHI and Magnesita
6 October 2016
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Clifford Chance cross-practice team advises Salamander Energy plc on successful securities exchange offer from Ophir Energy plc
3 March 2015
Client Work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
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- Practice area M&A corporate
- Sector Energy & resources, Mining & metals, Oil & gas
Career and qualifications
- Downing College, Cambridge 1992
- Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1996
- Joined Clifford Chance 2000
- Partner since 2003
Professional bodies
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Charity "It's Your Life"
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