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Arthur Cox Belfast Offices

Arthur Cox Belfast
VICTORIA HOUSE
GLOUCESTER STREET
BELFAST
BT1 4LS
United Kingdom
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David White

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+44 28 9026 5530 david.white@arthurcox.com

Work Department

Corporate and M&A

Position

Partner

Career

David is a Partner in the Arthur Cox Belfast office, specialising in Corporate and Commercial matters including corporate M&A and energy.

David’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, investments, corporate reorganisations and restructuring for a wide range of industries. In particular, David has extensive expertise in advising on mergers and acquisitions, investments and regulatory matters in the energy sector. David also advises private and public sector clients across the full range of company and commercial law areas, such as joint ventures, private equity, general commercial contract work and corporate governance. Prior to joining Arthur Cox, David worked for a leading international law firm in London.

Education

  • LLB (Hons), 2008, Newcastle University
  • Legal Practice Course, 2010, BPP Law School
  • MBA (Legal Services), 2011, BPP Business School
  • Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales, 2012
  • Admitted as a solicitor in Northern Ireland, 2013

Lawyer Rankings

Northern Ireland > Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy, project finance and PFI

(Next Generation Partners)

David White – Arthur Cox Belfast

Arthur Cox Belfast‘s all-island energy practice is active across the electricity, gas, renewables, and natural resources sectors, and has particular expertise in regulatory matters. William Curry, whose expertise covers all aspects of public procurement and project delivery, co-leads the group with corporate partner David White, who specialises in the energy sector. Other key names in the group include Alan Taylor and associate Erin Carruthers.

Northern Ireland > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and M&A

Arthur Cox Belfast‘s team acts for a diverse client list of domestic and international companies, with experience in all major industries. Areas of particular strength include agri-food, retail, tech, and logistics. Team lead Lynsey Mallon, described as an ‘excellent negotiator’ and ‘exceptional leader’, handles a broad range of M&A, and has expertise in company law and corporate governance. Alan Taylor, who is the firm’s Northern Ireland chairman, acts for both overseas corporates and indigenous businesses. Also key are David White, who has expertise in the energy sector, and Richard Armstrong, who made partner in January 2022. Associate Lois Arbuthnot is a name to note.

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