David advises private and public companies on domestic and cross-border transactions in the technology, AI, fintech, life sciences, and energy and infrastructure sectors. He regularly advises clients on complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, and general corporate matters.
David is passionate about his role as a trusted advisor to clients, and he immerses himself in the businesses of his clients to enable him to deliver impactful and strategic legal services.
Before joining Orrick, David practiced at another international law firm in New York.
Dominique provides strategic advice to insolvency practitioners, banks, companies and their directors, individuals and other key stakeholders on formal insolvency procedures including administration, liquidation and bankruptcy. Dominique works closely with companies facing potential financial difficulty to identify and execute restructuring strategies that align with their unique needs and challenges.
He focuses on project finance transactions and advises sponsors, debt providers and governments on the structuring and financing of various energy and infrastructure transactions across Europe, Africa and Latin America.
His experience includes a wide range of debt financing transactions (senior, junior, mezzanine, loans, bonds, multilateral development financings, export financings, etc.). He has also been involved in infrastructure M&A/private equity and restructuring transactions in connection with strategic assets.
Ahmed has gained substantial experience working on high-profile energy and infrastructure deals, including public-private, transport, telecom, energy transition and IPP projects.
Prior to joining Orrick, Ahmed practised several years within the Energy & Infrastructure teams of major international law firms in Paris.
Paul's practice focuses on project finance and strategic acquisition transactions in energy and infrastructure.
He advises sponsors and financiers on large greenfield and brownfield project financings, both cross-border and domestic, primarily in France, in EMEA and Africa.
He brings exceptional knowledge in structuring and financing of public-private, transport, telecom, energy transition, social infrastructure and real estate projects.
Paul also regularly advises clients in the fast-growing EnergyTech and InfraTech sectors.
He has extensive experience on all types of financings (senior, junior, mezzanine, loans, bonds) and related derivative instruments.
More generally, Paul advises on financing aspects of strategic assets in connection with project finance, M&A/private equity or restructuring transactions.
Nick represents a diverse range of stakeholders throughout the capital structure in complex restructuring scenarios. His practice encompasses representing institutional creditors, financial institutions, funds, direct lenders, and strategic investors in bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court workouts, and distressed asset acquisitions. He has significant experience with debtor-in-possession financing, pre-packaged Chapter 11 proceedings, Section 363 sales, and contested bankruptcy litigation matters.
Nick has developed particular expertise in distressed M&A transactions across multiple industries, including energy and infrastructure, life sciences, cryptocurrency, and retail sectors. He regularly works with clients to structure and execute credit-bid acquisitions, private sales, and strategic investments in distressed companies. His cross-practice approach allows him to collaborate effectively with Orrick’s M&A, Banking & Finance, and Energy & Infrastructure teams to deliver comprehensive solutions to complex distressed situations.
Beyond traditional restructuring work, Nick’s experience extends to non-distressed transactions, including real estate purchases and syndicated loan refinancing. He brings a strategic and detail-oriented approach to each matter, working collaboratively with clients to navigate challenging financial circumstances and achieve business objectives.
Prior to joining Orrick, Robert was a Senior Associate in the Pittsburgh, PA office of the global law firm Reed Smith LLP and a Senior Attorney at Houston Harbaugh, P.C., also in Pittsburgh. At Reed Smith and Houston Harbaugh, Robert represented clients in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, with a focus on product liability, mass/toxic tort defense, and commercial contract disputes, including insurance coverage matters. Robert has represented numerous companies in environmental, toxic tort, and asbestos litigation on a national level. Robert also has represented both policyholders and insurers in insurance contract litigation. He has extensive experience litigating complex matters in state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution.
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