David Childs

• Managing Partner, Clifford Chance, United Kingdom

Studied at Sheffield University and University College, London. Over 30 years as a lawyer, specializing in corporate finance. Since 1974, with Clifford Chance: 1981, Partner; 1998, Head, Global Corporate Finance Practice; 2003, Global Chief Operating Officer; since 2006, Global Managing Partner. Trustee, Place2Be.