Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Director - Legal Counsel at Pemberton Asset Management since July 2025. Prior to this role, McDonald was Counsel at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from October 2017 to June 2025 and held various positions at Goldman Sachs, including legal secondee roles and a secondee placement at Ares Management Corporation. McDonald's earlier experience includes working as an Associate at Addleshaw Goddard and as a Trainee Solicitor at Bond Dickinson LLP. McDonald holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Newcastle University and a Legal Practice Course qualification from The College of Law in York.