Damien is a corporate and commercial lawyer with a background in corporate finance and investment funds. Having trained and qualified in London, he has extensive experience advising on fund formation and structuring matters for institutional investors, including Legal & General, AXA, UBS (O’Connor Funds), Schroders, The Crown Estate and Invesco.
Damien’s practice has developed into a broad general counsel offering, advising businesses on a wide range of corporate, commercial and strategic matters including:
- Corporate and company law: Business structures, shareholder/partnership agreements, investment agreements, listings, disposals, and acquisitions.
- Commercial agreements: Terms of business, manufacturing and supply, distribution, agency, and franchise agreements.
- Intellectual property: Protection and licensing.
Alongside his legal practice, Damien worked with the Institute for State Effectiveness (ISE) in Washington, D.C., advising on state planning, economic development, and post-transition reconstruction. In this capacity, he advised governments and IGOs including the US Departments of State and Defence, the Government of Afghanistan, the United Nations, and the World Bank.
His work has involved the preparation of strategic analysis and policy recommendations across areas including governance, infrastructure, accountability, security and human capital. He has also advised on urban, national and regional development strategies, regional connectivity, and transition planning for sectors including mining and natural resources, energy and infrastructure.