Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Regional expertise:
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Latin America
Education:
- MSc International Relations Theory, London School of Economics
- BSc International Relations, IE University
David Santidrian is an Associate Director based in Paris. He advises law firms, investors, financial institutions and multinational companies on integrity, reputational and political risks arising from transactions, strategic partnerships and disputes.
David specialises in complex cross-border due diligence and corporate investigations, including FCPA-related investigations, source-of-wealth reviews and commercial intelligence assignments. He has led projects across Europe, Latin America and Africa, combining detailed research with discreet source enquiries to provide clients with clear, decision-oriented advice.
His sector experience includes energy and infrastructure, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, technology and gaming. Originally from Madrid, David has lived, studied and worked in Spain, France, Croatia and the UK, and regularly supports clients operating across French-, Spanish- and English-speaking markets.
Project highlights
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on a major Spanish infrastructure group with substantial operations across Latin America, amid heightened media scrutiny and concerns regarding potential bribery and corruption exposure.
- Conducted a multi-jurisdictional source-of-wealth investigation for a private bank evaluating a prospective high-net-worth client whose business interests spanned gambling, real estate and art.
- Investigated allegations of fraud at a Latin American mining operation following a whistleblower report, including a detailed examination of procurement practices, internal controls and potential misconduct.
- Advised an international public-health organisation working to eliminate lead paint in sub-Saharan Africa, assessing a major manufacturer’s transition to lead-free production and mapping relevant supplier and distribution relationships.