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David Cheyne 

Senior Partner, London 

Profession

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Experience

Has been involved in a wide range of corporate transactions including all types of M&A work, joint ventures, flotations and general corporate finance work. Was in charge of the firm’s corporate department from 2000 to 2005.

Has over 30 years' experience of M&A transactions and is the most senior corporate lawyer in Linklaters. He is also jointly the highest rated M&A lawyer in the United Kingdom in Chambers Directory in each year 2000 to 2005.

Professional experience

2006 - to date Senior Partner, Linklaters
2005 - 2006 Senior Corporate Partner, Linklaters
2000 - 2005 Head of Corporate Department, Linklaters
1986 - to date Partner, Linklaters
1981 - 1986 Partner, Linklaters Hong Kong
1980 - 1981 Partner, Linklaters
1974 - 1980 Assistant Solicitor, Linklaters

Education

1971 - Trinity College, Cambridge University