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Meredith David

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Lawyer/Attorney

USA: Los Angeles

Cost

300 $/hour

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Information

About the consultant

Senior corporate and company lawyer with extensive international experience across the Gulf, London, New York and APAC. Background includes Partnership at a Top 10 Global Elite law firm as well as offshore law firm, and serving as Head of Legal and shadow Board Secretary at a Gulf sovereign wealth fund. Skilled in M&A, corporate governance, joint ventures, complex cross-border transactions, disputes strategy, and leadership of legal teams. Proven ability to advise C-suite and boards, manage legal operations globally, and deliver measurable value through restructuring, compliance frameworks, and high-value deal execution.

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Education:

J.D., George Washington University Law School Law Society
B.A. Political Science, George Washington University Bar Admissions
Completed Non-Executive Directors Programme, ICSA (2016)

Experience

ET Investment Holdings Inc. / Ditron Dental USA, LLC CEO and General Counsel | Nov 2021 – Present (remote, USA) Advisor to Chairman and board members on legal and financial matters; integral member of executive management. Structured strategic investments and JV opportunities; supported capital raising and recapitalization initiatives. Designed and executed operational restructuring (3PL integration, offshore outsourcing, e-commerce expansion), achieving ~90% ERP cost savings and significant SG&A reductions. Established pricing models ensuring minimum gross profit margins; prepared MD&A and financial analysis for board.
Priveterra Acquisition Corp. Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | Sep 2020 – May 2021, Newport Beach, CA Part of sponsor management team launching medtech SPAC, listed on Nasdaq. Structured sponsor promote; led SEC filings and IPO execution within accelerated timeframe. Transaction culminated in merger with AEON Biopharma (listed on ASE). Strathspey Crown Holdings Group, LLC & Crown Sterling Limited LLC Partner & Head of Legal | Jan 2020 – Nov 2021, Newport Beach, CA Led legal strategy for portfolio companies in elective healthcare and digital assets. Advised on IPO readiness, venture financings, patents and trademarks, and HR matters. Supported launch of cryptocurrency token, now listed on digital asset exchanges.
Entrepreneur Founder / Legal Advisor | Apr 2019 – Dec 2019, Guam Developed JV business plan for Guam’s first assisted living facility in partnership with local medical practice and resort facility management. Harney, Westwood & Riegels Partner | May 2018 – Mar 2019, Shanghai, China Led and mentored legal team in international offshore firm. Expanded practice by originating JV mandates for higher value engagements compared to traditional offshore corporate practice.
Hassad Food Company (Qatar Investment Authority) Head of Legal & Shadow Board Secretary | Apr 2015 – Apr 2018, Doha, Qatar Managed global legal operations for sovereign wealth fund subsidiary ($1bn AUM, 7 countries). Reorganized group structure to isolate investments and rationalize operations; implemented governance framework. Directed cross-border dispute resolution, including asset-tracing and enforcement of arbitration awards. Member of Executive Leadership Team, Investment Committee and Tender Committee. Led multilingual legal team; established policies, risk controls, and training standards enterprise-wide.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Partner | Sep 2004 – Dec 2014 (Shanghai, Hong Kong, London) Advised C-suite on corporate governance, disclosure, and compliance for multinational clients. Led IPO of first hotel REIT in Hong Kong; managed dual-track exits (M&A / IPO). Structured high-yield bonds, recapitalizations, and strategic M&A in Asia and Europe. Mentored and trained associates across multiple jurisdictions.