David Wheatley

Dynamic and client-focused position with particular responsibility for developing the firm's German notarial client base. Expertise in the notarial aspects of shipping, corporate, M&A and insurance law.

Founding and managing a successful language services business from scratch to become the UK's leading specialist educational and notarial translation agency. Gained exposure to all aspects of commercial life, including sales and marketing, accounting and finance, strategy and planning, as well as management and HR

Demanding, client-facing role advising on, and assisting with, all aspects of notarial practice, including authentication of signatures, oaths and declarations, company management and secretarial assistance, certification and drafting of documents, board resolutions and powers of attorney, as well as carrying out (ship) mortgage registrations and discharges

Delivering commercially-focused, award-winning legal advice to top German real estate funds, investors and blue-chips. Projects have included advice on Sharia-compliant financing structures from a German law perspective, cross-border insolvency issues and transactional support

Guided German mid-sized companies (Mittelstandsunternehmen) operating nationally and within Europe on issues of succession planning and portfolio management by providing clear and intelligible acquisition and divestment advice

Key member of a close team working on commercial due diligence and benchmarking projects for private equity and strategic investors, ranging from investment targets in the food and drink industries to manufacturers of PV equipment

Conveyancing, Probate Practice, Company & Partnership Law

Law of Tort, Contract Law, Constitutional & Administration (Public) Law, Law of the European Union, Land Law, Criminal Law, Law of Equity & Trusts

German into English Translation

German Interpreting and Translation, Translation Theories & Practice, Higher Education Policy, German Press Analysis