David White > Arthur Cox Belfast > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

The energy group at Arthur Cox Belfast is renowned for its extensive energy practice, which operates with a strong focus on regulatory affairs. William Curry, with a broad expertise in procurement, co-leads the team alongside corporate partner David White, who advises energy clients on M&A, commercial contracts, and relevant legislative and licensing requirements. At the associate level, Erin Carruthers provides support in corporate transactions and regulatory queries.

The corporate and commercial team at Arthur Cox Belfast brings a strong breath of knowledge to assist blue-chip clients across sectors including manufacturing, technology, and retail. The practice is headed by the ‘sharp, pleasant and committed’ Lynsey Mallon, who leads some of the highest value transactions in the market, for example, including advising DFDS on the £140m acquisition of Northern Irish haulage firm McBurney Transport Group. Other notable individuals include David White, who specialises in M&A in the energy sector, Richard Armstrong, who leads many acquisitions in the financial sector, and former chair Alan Taylor, who is now a consultant. Senior associate Lois Arbuthnot provides support to many of the firm’s most valuable clients.