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Chambers and Partners UK 2023

Construction (non-contentious) - Band 4: David Quinlan is highly regarded for his representation of clients in transactions concerning housing, manufacturing and energy sector developments. He possesses additional niche expertise in matters concerning healthcare and education PPP projects. "He's a very good technical and pragmatic lawyer." "David's an excellent lawyer who is easy to work with."

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David has over 20 years of experience advising clients on domestic and international infrastructure and energy projects. Clients value his responsiveness and attention to detail.

A big focus of David's practice is project finance, including the UK's Private Finance Initiative and Public Private Partnerships, advising clients from the infrastructure, oil & gas, conventional and renewable energy sectors.

He advises clients on all sides of the procurement process including contracting authorities, sponsors, financial institutions, construction contractors and service providers. David advises on risk allocation, the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, professional appointments, supply agreements, long term maintenance agreements and a variety of related documentation (including bonds, guarantees, direct agreements and warranties).

David also has experience with transport, healthcare, education, and central & local government projects.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Real estate & construction
Construction & engineering
Project finance

Sectors

Logistics & transport
Energy & infrastructure
Real estate
Power plants
Data centres

CV

Since 2011 Partner
2006 Admitted as a lawyer, Ireland
1997 Admitted as a lawyer, England and Wales
1997 MSc Construction Law & Arbitration, King's College London
1993 BSc Hons in Building Management, University of Northumbria

Career

Since 2011 Partner

Education

2006 Admitted as a lawyer, Ireland
1997 Admitted as a lawyer, England and Wales
1997 MSc Construction Law & Arbitration, King's College London
1993 BSc Hons in Building Management, University of Northumbria

Memberships & Associations

Society of Construction Law

Additional languages

English

Awards

Chambers and Partners UK 2023

Featured

Construction (non-contentious) - Band 4: David Quinlan is highly regarded for his representation of clients in transactions concerning housing, manufacturing and energy sector developments. He possesses additional niche expertise in matters concerning healthcare and education PPP projects. "He's a very good technical and pragmatic lawyer." "David's an excellent lawyer who is easy to work with."

Legal 500 UK 2022

Construction - non-contentious

Chambers UK 2020

Leading individual - Construction: Purchaser (Band 4): David Quinlan routinely advises clients on construction-related transactions and contracts. He is experienced in handling domestic and international work, including infrastructure and PPP and PPI projects. A client highlights that "he did a very good job advising on a very complicated set of contracts."

Chambers UK 2019

Leading individual - Construction: Supplier (Band 4): David Quinlan is valued for the “always good, succinct advice that shows he understands clients needs very well.” He is particularly well versed in advising on the non-contentious construction aspects of domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects.

Experience

Restructure of former Astra Zeneca HQ, Loughborough to form 70 acre science park with major lettings

Restructure of interest at the former Astra Zeneca HQ, Loughborough and also advising on the refurbishment and enhancement of the facilities, and the letting space to the sector with a view to creating their own 70 acre science park. Recently completed lettings on behalf of Charnwood to Almac Pharmaceuticals Limited (108,563 square foot) and 3M (United Kingdom) PLC (61,642 square foot).

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EQT on £1bn residential real estate joint venture.

Advised global investor EQT on a £1bn residential real estate joint venture, set to bring 3000 new rental homes to Greater London. The billion-sterling investment portfolio is being launched with residential property developer Sigma Capital. It is the first UK investment for EQT Real Estate, a division of global investor EQT Partners.

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Graham Samuel-Gibbon
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Ralph Wood

Advising EQT Real Estate on £1billion joint venture for London

We have advised global investor EQT on a £1 billion residential real estate joint venture, set to bring 3000 new rental homes to Greater London. The billion-sterling investment portfolio of high-quality build-to-rent residential homes is being launched with residential property developer Sigma Capital. It is the first UK investment for EQT Real Estate, a division of global investor EQT Partners.

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Various clients on a variety of logistics, materials handling and distribution projects.

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Various clients

Various clients on numerous renewable energy schemes, particularly in the solar energy and bioenergy (including biomass and anaerobic digestion facilities) sectors.

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Various clients

Various clients on toll and availability based road schemes as well as light rail and metro rail projects.

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