David Kilduff

Partner - Head of Commercial Group

David is a nationally recognised leader in the field of public sector law, including experience in all aspects of powers, procurement, joint ventures and, more recently, the PFI and PPP in local government, health, education and defence sectors. He has undertaken leading edge work in award-winning PFI projects such as the Isle of Wight (£45 million) and Hereford and Worcester (£520 million) integrated waste management projects and the Army Foundation College, Harrogate, PFI project (£450 million).

He was awarded the County Surveyor's Plate in recognition of the value of his contribution to the Isle of Wight's economy as lead adviser on that project.

Before joining Walker Morris, David was a partner in the Eversheds Public Sector Unit in Leeds, following a successful career in local government, including almost eight years as a Chief Officer. He is a former member of the Law Society Planning Panel and is an active contributor to journals and conferences on topics covering PPP and PFI. He authors a work on PPP and PFI for Tolley's Encyclopaedia of Best Value and Competitive Tendering and has advised the Institute for Waste Management on their Best Value Guidance. He is also a regular speaker at its Annual Conference on a range of topical issues.