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]
