David Horner

Partner – Corporate & financing

David is a corporate lawyer who advises on a wide range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, spin-outs from universities and research institutions, equity capital markets and corporate restructurings.

David has broad experience working with clients across a range of industries, with a particular focus on transactions in the life sciences and technology sectors. This sector focus has resulted in David regularly advising investors, universities, research institutions and spin-out companies on the equity financing aspects of technology transfer and representing these same clients on subsequent financing rounds. The majority of David’s work has a cross-border or international element.

David joined Bristows in 2009 having previously trained and worked in the London office of a leading US law firm.

David is a CEDR accredited mediator.

Credentials

  • LLB (Hons) Law & Economics, Keele University
  • Qualified 2004
  • Of Counsel 2013
  • Partner 2020

Expertise

Corporate & financing

Publications

Biotech Review of the Year

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What others say

“David Horner - great sense of humor displaying creative approaches to solving complex problems.” Legal 500 2027
“David Horner and Nick Cross are both excellent. We often contact them suddenly with unexpected queries and documents to review, and they always provide a quick turnaround with very good advice. They have also worked with us on drafting more substantial agreements where they were also very helpful, providing excellent legal support.” Legal 500 2027
“David Horner and his team have bent over backwards to price their support at a level we could afford. They think creatively, resource at appropriate levels, prioritize the relationship, and never let standards slip. They are a pleasure to have in our corner!” Legal 500 2027
“David Horner stands out for his experience handling cross-border M&A deals” Legal 500 2025
“David Horner and Nick Cross stand out for their ability to understand the unique aspects of each case makes them indispensable and truly unique.” Legal 500 2025
“Samuel Munday and David Horner have provided consistently good and appropriate advice - understanding the risks that fast growth businesses need to take.” Legal 500 2025

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M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m- £100m (Next Generation Partner)

Legal 500 2027

M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m- £100m (Next Generation Partner)

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