Dan P.
About Dan P.
Dan P. is a Managing Associate in Leveraged Finance at Linklaters, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and law, having previously held positions at Marlborough Partners, KPMG Australia, and Clayton Utz, and has contributed to significant acquisitions in the telecommunications and finance sectors.
Work at Linklaters
Dan P. currently holds the position of Managing Associate in the Leveraged Finance department at Linklaters. He has been with the firm since 2020, contributing to various high-profile transactions and projects. Prior to his current role, he served as an Associate in the same department from 2016 to 2020. His experience at Linklaters encompasses a range of leveraged finance matters, where he has developed expertise in cash controls and financial structuring.
Education and Expertise
Dan P. has a strong educational background from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2008 to 2013, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Business (BBS) in International Business/Trade/Commerce during the same period. His studies have equipped him with a solid foundation in banking, corporate finance, and securities law.
Background
Before joining Linklaters, Dan P. gained experience in various roles within the finance and legal sectors. He worked at Clayton Utz as a Lawyer in Projects & Finance from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Consultant at KPMG Australia from 2012 to 2013. In 2018, he was a secondee at Marlborough Partners in Debt Advisory for five months. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of leveraged finance.
Achievements
Dan P. has been involved in significant transactions throughout his career. He played a key role in the acquisition of Next Generation Data and Syn / Nova telecommunication tower assets by DigitalBridge. He also contributed to the takeover of AA plc by Warburg and Towerbrook. His involvement extends to Ardian’s acquisition of Mila and Carlyle's acquisition of Autoform and the Acrotec Groupe. Additionally, he engaged in Hg's investments across multiple companies, showcasing his expertise in leveraged finance.
Conference Presentations
In December 2020, Dan P. presented at the LMA conference, focusing on cash controls in leveraged finance. This presentation highlighted his knowledge and insights within the industry, further establishing his presence as a knowledgeable professional in the field of leveraged finance.