David Gibbons is a Senior Partner in Hogan Lovells Cadwalader's Mergers & Acquisitions practice, a member of the global Board and head of the Baltimore Corporate/M&A practice. He served as the head of our global Corporate and Finance practice for seven years. Gibbons offers pragmatic advice to a wide range of clients on highly complex deals. He focuses his practice on cross-border and multijurisdictional transactions.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers | 2027 | Capital Markets, Corporate |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2026 | Capital Markets, Corporate |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2025 | Capital Markets, Corporate |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2024 | Capital Markets, Corporate |
| 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers | 2022 | Capital Markets, Corporate |
| Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2021 | Capital Markets, Corporate |
Clients rely on Gibbons to handle complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic alliances, private equity investments, exits, securities, and complex licensing arrangements. He represents a diverse array of clients, from some of the world's largest corporations, to private equity funds, and start-up ventures. Gibbons also advises issuers, underwriters, boards, and shareholders on securities issuances, reporting and disclosure issues, and general corporate governance matters.
Through his leadership roles, Gibbons has a deep understanding of the capabilities Hogan Lovells Cadwalader can bring to its clients. Gibbons is immersed in his clients' industries, and is a member of the global sector groups at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, including Aerospace & Defense; Automotive and Mobility; Manufacturing and Industrials; Private Capital; and Technology, Media, and Telecoms.
Active in numerous pro bono and community activities, Gibbons has served on the boards of the Eudowood Foundation, the Baltimore Area Council, Boys Scouts of America, and CollegeBound. He is a graduate of the Greater Baltimore Committee's LEADERship Program.