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David Cruickshank

David is a partner in the Firm's Energy and Infrastructure practice, specializing in domestic and international renewable energy projects. David has a wealth of experience in the infrastructure and energy sectors advising both developers and funders on large-scale infrastructure and power projects during his time at Dentons, Linklaters, Shearman & Sterling and Barclays Capital (where he was a director in the Energy & Utilities team). He specializes in the renewables and alternative energy sector with particular expertise in the wind, solar, hydro and biomass sectors. As the co-chair of the Dentons Energy Transition group, he has an excellent understanding of the importance of decarbonization programs to both public and private sector clients and is also involved with a number of clients in their COP26 initiatives. David has most recently worked for: a large multinational on the development of its hybrid PPA projects incorporating conventional, solar and battery power; and a host of investment funds, developers and utilities on a series of renewable M&A transactions for both consented and operational projects in the UK. In addition to his expertise in energy, he also advises the UK government on large-scale infrastructure and procurement programs. · Addleshaw Goddard

ScotlandEnergy, Infrastructure

About

Partner in the Energy and Infrastructure practice at Addleshaw Goddard, specializing in domestic and international renewable energy projects. Has extensive experience advising developers and funders on large-scale infrastructure and power projects, including prior roles at Dentons, Linklaters, Shearman & Sterling, and Barclays Capital (as a director in the Energy & Utilities team). Co-chair of the Dentons Energy Transition group. Also advises the UK government on large-scale infrastructure and procurement programs.

Practice areas

EnergyInfrastructureRenewable EnergyProject DevelopmentProject FinancePowerMergers & AcquisitionsWindSolarHydroBiomassEnergy TransitionDecarbonisationProcurement

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Expertise

Energy and InfrastructureRenewable EnergyAlternative EnergyWindSolarHydroBiomassHybrid PPA ProjectsBattery PowerMergers & AcquisitionsProject DevelopmentProject FinanceDecarbonisation ProgramsCOP26 InitiativesProcurement

Education

  • College of Law, Legal Practice Course, 1997
  • College of Law, Common Professional Examination, 1996
  • Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, MA in Geography, 1995