David Carswell
Head of Corporate, UK and Jersey
EMEA
Corporate
Areas of expertise
- Structured finance, securitisation and capital markets
- Private equity structures, portfolio company management and MIPs
- SPV management and administration
- Corporate governance
Responsibilities and notable achievements
As Head of Corporate for the UK and Jersey, David leads a cross-jurisdictional team of highly experienced professionals delivering a comprehensive range of corporate services to clients worldwide. These clients include entrepreneurs and startups, international family-owned businesses, global institutional corporates and leading investment banks.
David brings deep expertise in structured finance, securitisation, and debt and equity capital markets. He has overseen the establishment and ongoing management of securities issuance programmes for some of the world’s largest investment banks.
In addition, David heads teams that manage structures, including portfolio companies and MIPs, for private equity firms – ranging from small cap firms to some of the world’s largest PE firms. He also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) on the boards of group companies for listed clients.
A key driver of Hawksford’s strategic international growth, David has built a global network of lawyers, tax advisers, and intermediaries, enabling the delivery of expert services to both new and existing clients.
Qualifications and memberships
- Solicitor of England and Wales