David R. Wiles
About David R. Wiles
David R. Wiles is a Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, specializing in global and cross-border lending and finance. He has extensive experience in loan workouts, restructurings, and asset-based lending, with a background that includes roles at Mayer Brown, Bank of America, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Work at Thomson Reuters
David R. Wiles serves as a Senior Legal Editor in the Practical Law Finance group at Thomson Reuters. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the development of resources related to global and cross-border lending and finance. His expertise includes leveraged finance and acquisition finance, focusing on both sponsored and strategic acquisitions. Wiles plays a key role in providing legal insights and practical guidance to finance professionals.
Education and Expertise
David R. Wiles holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Harvard Law School, where he graduated cum laude. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Politics from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in areas such as asset-based lending, commercial finance, and loan workouts and restructurings.
Background
David R. Wiles has a diverse professional background in the legal and finance sectors. He worked at Bank of America as Associate General Counsel and Managing Director from 1994 to 2007, focusing on legal matters in the finance industry. He then served as Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP from 2011 to 2013. Prior to his current role at Thomson Reuters, he was a Partner at Mayer Brown from 2008 to 2011 in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Achievements
Throughout his career, David R. Wiles has developed significant expertise in various aspects of finance law. His work includes a focus on loan workouts, restructurings, and letters of credit. He has experience in both domestic and international finance, particularly in leveraged and acquisition finance. His contributions to the field have been recognized through his roles in prominent law firms and financial institutions.