Partner

David Lightbody

David advises on all corporate matters, with a focus on business sales and purchases, investments, joint ventures and restructurings – often with an international element.

His clients range from individual business owners to AIM and main market listed plcs. He has spent time working in-house, on secondment to the M&A function of a major global bank, overseeing the legal aspects of strategic corporate transactions.

Living Brodies' values

David uses a collaborative approach and has always been quick to advise. He is an indispensable asset in dealing with investor relations and general corporate management.

Highlights

Draws on experience gained whilst seconded to the in-house M&A function of major global bank.
Taught on the Company and Commercial Law on the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh.
Sits on the Skills and Talent Steering Group of Scottish Financial Enterprise.

Rankings

Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2024 as a Next Generation Partner - Corporate & Commercial.

"David Lightbody is the epitome of calm, cool and collected in all dealings and matters of legal advice, regardless of the intensity of external pressures or commercial consequences of any given situation."

Legal 500 UK 2024