David Raff
ConsultantDavid has been advising on Private Equity and M&A deals for more than 30 years. His work encompasses advice to private equity houses, management teams, private companies and entrepreneurs.
David is based in the UK but has handled many cross border transactions including representing DLA Piper on its own European mergers. David has headed DLA Piper’s Corporate and Private Equity groups and is Chair of Trustees of a charity supporting destitute asylum seekers.
EXPERIENCE
- University College London, LLB (Hons) Law
Awards
- David Raff heads the firm's UK private equity group and draws upon a wealth of experience when advising clients in M&A activity. One source says that he is "commercial, experienced and focused on getting a deal done on best terms." - Chambers and Partners UK 2019
- UK private equity head David Raff is "incredibly commercial and a charmingly ferocious negotiator". - Legal 500 UK 2017
Seminars
- Selling your company or business - the key issues
- Negotiating heads of terms on company and business sales
- Structuring joint ventures
- Management buy-outs: the legal framework
Prior Experience
1991 to 1996, Partner, London based commercial law firm
1984 to 1991, Solicitor/Partner, London based law firm
1981 to 1986, Trainee/Solicitor, London based sports and entertainment law firm