David Cruickshank > Dentons > Edinburgh, Scotland > Lawyer Profile

David Cruickshank

+44 131 228 7219 david.cruickshank@dentons.com

Work Department

Energy, Transport and Infrastructure

Position

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.

Career

• Partner, Dentons (2017 to date)
• Partner/Director, Maclay Murray & Spens (2010 – 2017)
• Director, Global Loans, Barclays Capital (2006 – 2009)
• Legal Consultant, Barclays Capital (2005 – 2006)
• Associate, Project Development and Finance, Shearman & Sterling (2000 – 2005)
• Trainee Lawyer, Project Development and Finance, Linklaters (1997 – 2000)

Education

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

Leisure

Fell running; member of Hawk’s Club; Cambridge; member of Archerfield Golf Club.