David Hallam

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About David Hallam

David Hallam is one of the most experienced commercial lawyers in the Australian market. David is a trusted advisor to numerous clients for whom he provides strategic commercial and transactional advice. He possesses the skills, experience, tenancity and commercial acumen that inspire confidence and deliver outstanding results for his clients. David has particular skill in executing mergers and acquisitions and other commercial transactions. He has particular expertise in transaction structuring, negotiation and project management. David's clients operate in a range of sectors including transport & logistics, resources, healthcare, manufacturing, government, restructuring, technology and agriculture. David has been ranked by his peers in Best Lawyers Australia for over 15 years in multiple areas of practice: Corporate Law, Government Law. Insolvency and Recontruction Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Aviation Law and Transportation Law. He has also been awarded the prestigious Best Lawyers 'Melbourne Lawyer of the Year' in two categories (M&A and Aviation). David was a partner at leading national and international law firms for 20 years before starting his own legal practice in May 2020. This structure enables David to work more closely with his clients. In addition, David continues to act as a Consultant to DLA Piper Australia.