David Sandyk

Competent on the deal, but communication could improve

David Sandyk at Gibson Dunn assisted with the due diligence and structuring of a mid-market private equity acquisition for our firm. His technical knowledge in leveraged buyouts is evident, and it's clear why he's recognized in that specific area. He was precise with the documentation and flagged several key issues in the target company's contracts that needed renegotiation. However, for a 3-star review, I have to note that the experience felt somewhat transactional. As a relatively newer attorney, he was sometimes difficult to reach directly, with updates often coming through a more junior associate after some delay. While the legal work on the equity rollover and debt financing terms was solid, we occasionally had to follow up to align on business timelines versus purely legal ones. He is undoubtedly sharp and knows the private equity landscape in New York, but the client service aspect felt like it was still developing. For a straightforward, process-driven deal, he gets the job done competently, but for matters requiring high-touch partnership, you might want to set very clear communication expectations from the outset.