Daniel Smith

Senior Associate, Corporate

An experienced corporate lawyer specialising in M&A and investments across a variety of sectors. He advises domestic and international clients on complex, high-value deals, delivering strategic, commercially focused advice to clients.

Daniel is a Senior Associate in the Corporate group, where he advises clients operating across the creative industries, with a particular emphasis on the technology sector.

His practice encompasses a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, joint ventures, and general corporate governance. Daniel also regularly supports clients through various stages of fundraising, including Series Seed, Series A, and subsequent investment rounds.

Daniel has extensive experience advising both domestic and international clients on complex, high-value deals, delivering strategic, commercially focused advice.

His approach is pragmatic and solution-orientated and his experience provides him with a deep understanding of the legal and commercial challenges faced by businesses in fast-moving, innovation-driven sectors.

Prior to joining Lee & Thompson in 2025, Daniel worked at international law firm Mishcon de Reya as a Managing Associate.

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