David White > Arthur Cox Belfast > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile
Arthur Cox Belfast Offices
VICTORIA HOUSE
GLOUCESTER STREET
BELFAST
BT1 4LS
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David White
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)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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Corporate and M&A Northern Ireland > Corporate and commercial
- Next Generation Partners Northern Ireland > Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy, project finance and PFI
- Energy, project finance and PFI Northern Ireland > Projects, energy and natural resources
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
Firm Rankings
- Real estate > Commercial property
- Real estate > Construction
- Employment
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy, project finance and PFI
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Insurance > Personal injury and clinical negligence: defendant