Based in our London representative office, Damian is an Associate with the Pacific Legal Network team specialising in cross border financing, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory for financial institutions across diverse markets throughout the Pacific region. With a proven track record in advising leading financial institutions, international organisations and governments in the Pacific, Damian brings a wealth of international legal expertise. He has worked extensively with major finance players including ANZ, Westpac, Bred Banque, and Bank of South Pacific, and international and governmental organisations including MIGA, IFC and Millennium Challenge Corporation.

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Being located in the United Kingdom, Damian is strategically placed to assist our European and global clients on their investments and growth across multiple Pacific jurisdictions. Damian also has experience advising on novel aspects of law including emerging financial assets, diplomatic privileges, sovereign immunity and treaty obligations. He is deeply committed to fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders across the Pacific and on a global scale, leveraging his understanding of international law and finance.​

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 Damian has recently obtained a Master of Laws in International Law, with a focus on financing and structuring renewable energy projects, and emerging markets. He was also awarded the Dean's List - Faculty of Law (2022) - for outstanding achievement in World Trade Law.

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Outside of work Damian really makes the most international lawyering, volunteering his time to causes that promote the rights of traditional landowners and traveling to over 70 jurisdictions. Most recently, Damian provided support to the Solomon Islands Public Solicitors Office and worked on submissions to the International Court of Justice.