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David Cruickshank

David Cruickshank is an experienced practitioner noted for his strength in handling a range of energy market transactions. (Chambers)

Partner, Infrastructure Projects & Energy
Edinburgh

Expertise

David is a partner in the firm's Infrastructure, Projects and Energy practice focusing on the renewable energy sector. David has a wealth of experience in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors advising both developers and funders on a wide range of renewable energy and energy transition projects including Solar (both ground-mounted and roof-top), Onshore and Offshore Wind, Hydro, Biomass, EfW, Hydrogen and Electric Vehicles (EV).

Education

Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
College of Law

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales

Publications

Green Investment Group (2021 annual meeting) – panellist on Scottish annual meeting (update on Scottish renewable energy landscape).
"Investing in renewable energy projects in Europe; Building back greener" – panel member at energy conference (Frankfurt 2022).
Sunday Times Scotland (Business Supplement) (2022) – Floating Offshore Wind.
Gas Peaking Projects: key project issues relating to project financing (LexisNexis) – co-authored with James Todd.

Testimonials

Clients say: "David is very strong in terms of technical advice but is also commercial and aware of sector developments". [Chambers]
"David Cruickshank is an experienced practitioner noted for his strength in handling a range of energy market transactions" [Chambers]
"David leads the renewables team in Scotland with interviewees applauding the team being "responsive to clients' needs and easy to communicate and engage with." [Chambers]
Clients say: "David is very strong in terms of technical advice but is also commercial and aware of sector developments". [Chambers]
Clients say: "He works with his team to develop a very good understanding of the commercial aspects of a client's business and how best to support them." [Chambers]
"David Cruickshank is an excellent practitioner with strong market knowledge.’ [Legal 500]