“I love the people who work in the law and have made some wonderful relationships. My fascination is with how we can make things work so applying that to areas like Telecoms, Energy Generation and how we use the land is very satisfying.”
David King
EXPERTISE.
My expertise is in advising on the development of land for a variety of commercial purposes. I have unique experience in the UK infrastructure sector, particularly in Telecoms. I have acted for several mobile phone operators. In addition, I act for individual site owners and third-party investors.
TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR CAREER TO DATE / IN LAW?
My career began with Morgan Bruce back in 1994 and I then founded my own firm, MLM Cartwright, in 2001. In 2016 we were acquired by Hugh James, where I became an equity partner and head of the Telecoms practice.
AND YOUR CLIENTS?
My clients are typically mobile phone operators, investors and site owners. My clients are also involved with the development of the renewables sector, like wind power and solar energy generation.
WHAT DO YOUR CLIENTS LIKE ABOUT YOU AND THE WAY YOU WORK?
It’s trite to say but my clients like three things – that I know the law that’s relevant to what they want to do, that I am by instinct a commercial thinker and it’s fun to work with me. At the end of the day, it’s all about relationships!
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT BEING A LAWYER?
The people. I love the people who work in the law and have made some wonderful relationships. My fascination is with how we can make things work so applying that to areas like Telecoms, Energy Generation and how we use the land is very satisfying.
AND WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
I love cars and have a modest collection. It’s the engineering that I appreciate. I am also a bit of a collector – matchbox cars being a favourite, among others. Throw in time with family and friends and some travel and you’ve got me.
