David Ziyambi Named to Empower Role Models List 2024
London partner named to Empower’s Top 100 Executives List for the third consecutive year.
David Ziyambi, Vice Chair of the firm’s Africa Practice, advises a full spectrum of clients on finance matters, with a particular focus on clients active in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
David represents sponsors, lenders, governments, sovereign wealth funds, and emerging companies on a range of matters, from project development and project finance deals to structured financing, prepayments, and reserve-based lending.
He draws on broad experience advising clients in key industries including:
David leverages his extensive knowledge of African economies to advise clients with interests in the region on complex, cross-border matters. He excels at helping clients on the continent meet the expectations of global investors, and helping global investors find opportunities to deploy and leverage capital on the continent. A thought leader on Africa issues within the firm, David regularly speaks on high-level public panels related to finance and development matters in the region.
David also maintains a longstanding pro bono practice in both the UK and Africa, and is a trustee of BIGKID Foundation, which provides assistance for at-risk youth in London and beyond. He is a member of Latham’s Black Lawyers Group and a board member of the Women’s Business Council.
David’s representative matters include advising:
Oil & Gas
Power & Renewables
Infrastructure
Mining & Metals
Other Matters
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham
London partner named to Empower’s Top 100 Executives List for the third consecutive year.
David Ziyambi, Leah Adeniran, and Allegra Tomassa Massaro commended for increasing representation and driving inclusion in the workplace.
Sarah Fortt and David Ziyambi honored for advancing diversity in the workplace and their commitment to public service.