Mr. David M. Wells
David M. Wells is an American lawyer born in Decatur, Illinois, and educated at Northwestern University (BA, 1965) and Georgetown University Law Center (JD, 1971). He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1972. Specializing in corporate and transactional law, Mr. Wells has notable expertise in project finance, recognized in Who’s Who of Project Finance Lawyers from 1999 to 2010. His areas of specialization also include major project structuring and implementation, mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, joint ventures, foreign investments, civil litigation, and arbitration.

Birth

Decatur Native Born

Born in Decatur, Illinois, U.S.A.

1965-71

Law Graduate

Education

In 1965: Graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In 1971: Earned Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.


Bachelor of Arts
PHD in Juris

1971-72

Law Office

Legal Career Inception

Began his legal practice at the San Francisco law firm of Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro, focusing on corporate, securities law, and international project financing.

1980-83

Later Standing Tall on building

International Law Focus with Morrison & Foerster

Served as a partner at Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco, specializing in international law with an emphasis on international banking, financial, and corporate transactions.

1977-Present

Longstanding Legal Practice in Saudi Arabia

Has been practicing law in Saudi Arabia, making him the longest-serving Western attorney in the country. During this tenure, Wells has advised on all aspects of law and legal practice in Saudi Arabia, including corporate and project financings, corporate acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign investments, and major government contracts, as well as litigation and dispute settlements in virtually every Saudi court.