David Cameron

David Cameron is a dual-qualified corporate lawyer based in Hong Kong, admitted as a Hong Kong solicitor and a New York attorney. He has advised on corporate matters and financial transactions across Asia for over 16 years, with experience at leading international law firms including Linklaters, Allen & Overy, and as a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney.

In 2021, he founded David Cameron Law Office (DCLO) to provide partner-led, fixed-fee legal services on corporate matters, with a focus on cost-effective, commercially practical support for founders, growing companies, and clients managing cross-border transactions.

Areas of Practice

• Corporate law in Hong Kong

• Capital raising and financings

• Fund formation and investment structures

• Contract law and commercial agreements

• Transaction structuring

• External general counsel support for growing companies

• Hong Kong funds and regulatory initiatives (LPFs and OFCs)

Professional Experience

David Cameron has over 16 years of experience advising clients in the Hong Kong market and across Asia on corporate transactions and financing-related matters. His career includes roles at prominent international firms, including Linklaters and Allen & Overy, and he was most recently a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney. Prior to founding his own practice, he also worked as a solicitor at Candy Pang & Co.

In 2021, David launched David Cameron Law Office, an independent boutique firm offering partner-led legal support on corporate matters. DCLO was established on 22 February 2021 and is structured to provide fixed-fee, cost-effective legal solutions for clients requiring corporate and transactional support.

His work includes advising on India-related matters and transactions involving major banks and cross-border counterparties.

Corporate, Capital Raising, and Funds Focus

David Cameron’s practice centres on corporate law, including advising on:

• General corporate matters and corporate governance

• Capital raising and financing transactions

• Fund formation and investment structures

• Contract drafting and negotiation

• Structuring and executing corporate transactions

He also advises on Hong Kong-specific initiatives relevant to funds and structuring, including Limited Partnership Funds (LPFs) and Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs). In addition, he acts as external general counsel for growing businesses that need ongoing corporate and commercial support without building a full internal legal function.

Education

David Cameron holds multiple graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University:

• MBA, The Wharton School (2008)

• JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School (2008)

• MA, The Lauder Institute (2008)

• BA, Georgetown University (2002)

Qualifications

• Hong Kong (Solicitor)

• New York (Attorney)

Achievements and Recognition

David Cameron has been consistently recognised by international and regional legal ranking organisations, including global recognition by IFLR1000 and regional recognition including listings such as IBLJ’s Top 100 International A-List.

David Cameron Law Office (DCLO) has also been recognised in 2024, including:

• Named as one of the Top Hong Kong Law Firms to Watch 2024 (DCLO)

• Named a Finalist for Rising Law Firm of the Year 2024 (DCLO)