David Martland

Corporate Attorney Focused on M&A and Private Equity

David Martland is a reputable partner in the Corporate group at Nixon Peabody, offering counsel to a wide range of clients including major companies, investment funds, and healthcare not-for-profits on acquisitions, investments, and transformative transactions.

With a wealth of experience, David has been consistently recognized for his expertise by prestigious publications like The Legal 500, Chambers USA, and The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in middle-market M&A, antitrust law, corporate law, and venture capital law.

David Martland holds an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale Hubbell® and has been honored with the International Law Office Client Choice Awards for M&A, highlighting his ethical standards, legal competence, and exceptional client service.

Having led Nixon Peabody’s Corporate Transactional practice for nearly a decade, David currently sits on the Board of Directors of TerraLex®, a global network of top law firms, while also actively contributing to various cultural organizations like Historic New England as the Board of Trustees chair.

David's educational background includes a B.A. from Princeton University and a J.D. from Yale Law School, underscoring his strong academic foundation in law.

His clerkship for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit further enriched his legal knowledge and skills, complementing his practical experience in corporate law and transactions.