DAVID STEWART has a diversified cross-border debt and equity capital markets practice, including complex transactions involving publicly traded securities, both in the United States and internationally.
He handles the full spectrum of capital markets matters on behalf of issuers, sponsors, strategic investors, and major investment banks with a particular focus on:
- Public and private offerings of debt and equity
- Exchange offers
- Tender offers and debt consent solicitations
- Restructurings of public debt securities
- Public M&A transactions
David also represents companies with respect to general corporate and securities matters and is a trusted advisor in the board room.
David has received acknowledgement from a number of leading publications, including:
- Legal 500 UK 2025 – Ranked as a leading partner for Capital Markets: Debt, where he is praised as “one of the strongest U.S. securities lawyers in the market.”
- Chambers UK 2025, Chambers Europe 2025, Chambers Global 2025 – Ranked for Capital Markets: Debt, where sources say that “He is very commercially minded and very client-friendly” and “...is very aware of all historic and current developments and is very business-oriented.”
- Chambers UK 2024 – Ranked for Capital Markets: Debt, where clients note that he “Consistently impresses with his ability to strike a balance between professionalism and approachability, which makes the legal process more comfortable and accessible.”
*Only admitted to practice in Texas. Not admitted to practice in England and Wales.