Arthur Cox Belfast

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.

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Testimonials

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'The team has great knowledge and experience and is flexible and effective in understanding and dealing with their clients' needs.'
'David White has provided fantastic, consistent, and well-judged service.'
'Arthur Cox is professional, easy to deal with, and provides quick and reliable service with access to a wide range of specialist professionals. The Arthur Cox name is highly respected and rated, and this helps ensure our corporate business is conducted to the highest level of professionalism.'
'David White has extensive experience and advises us on a number of business matters. He is easy to deal with and is readily accessible for urgent matters and is happy to meet face to face if required. We have worked with David on a number of corporate transactions and have relied on his advice and expertise extensively.’
'The breadth and depth of experience are excellent, as well as their commitment to top-quality customer service.'
‘The team demonstrates an excellent knowledge of contract and procurement law. The team has a great understanding of the local industry and regulatory framework, which results in efficiency and effectiveness when providing advice. The team is also consistent, which has resulted in developing great professional relationships.’
‘David White has always been highly professional in our dealings, demonstrating significant knowledge of our organization, the field we are in, and our stakeholders. His knowledge has helped us look at matters in different ways at times, leading to more effective resolutions. He is well respected by colleagues and senior management, which leads to confidence in his advice.’
‘I have a lot of confidence in William Curry's procurement advice. He has demonstrated significant knowledge in his field. He is efficient in his dealings, which is important when there are tight procurement deadlines.’

Key clients

ERG SpA
Mutual Energy Group (including Moyle Interconnector Limited, Belfast Gas Transmission Limited)
Area Capital Partners Limited
Heron Bros. Energy Limited
Everun Limited
Phoenix Energy Group Limited
Energia Group
SSE plc
SONI Limited
Energystore Limited
arc21 (corporate vehicle for 6 local councils across Northern Ireland)
Ulster University
Department for Communities
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Apex Housing Association
NB Housing

Work highlights

Advising Belfast Gas Transmission Limited on the provision of a new gas connection at Kilroot Power Station to facilitate the conversion from a coal to gas-fired power station.
Advising Heron Bros. Energy Limited on the ongoing development of a 25MW solar farm in Northern Ireland.
Advising six councils (through the arc21 corporate vehicle) on the procurement of the largest PFI/PPP Project and the first procurement of an Energy from Waste Facility ever to be undertaken in Northern Ireland.