Atty. David Gillespie
David Gillespie is a transactional lawyer focusing on tax, energy transition and infrastructure. He regularly advises clients on energy-related tax credits from both project development and financing perspectives.
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David Gillespie is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and New York (1985). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center J.D. (—) and University of Chicago A.M. Committee on Social Thought Wesleyan University B.A. with honors (—). Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association •Member, Federal Tax Committee, 1998-Present •Member, New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Gillespie is a transactional lawyer focusing on tax, energy transition and infrastructure
- He regularly advises clients on energy-related tax credits from both project development and financing perspectives
- His practice includes project development, tax-equity financings, tax credit sales, cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions, leasing and other complex transactions
- David’s experience includes advising developers, sponsors, major financial institutions, tax equity investors, energy and infrastructure funds, among others in a wide range of sectors, including solar, wind, battery storage, electric vehicles, carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal, nuclear, renewable natural gas, hydro, clean fuels, conventional power, transportation, social infrastructure, rail, aviation, and maritime
- David previously was a founder of an international advisory business for the structured financing of energy, transportation, and infrastructure assets
- Concentrations •Energy-related tax credits •Energy-related financings and mergers and acquisitions •Tax credit sales Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2026 •Tax Law, 2010-2026 •Railroad Law, 2023, 2026 •Energy Law, 2026 •Team Member, IJInvestor Awards, “Renewables & Energy Transition Deal of the Year,” 2021 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2013-2023 •Recommended Lawyer, Transport: Aviation and Air Travel - Finance, 2022-2023 •Recommended Lawyer, Tax: International Tax, 2017, 2021-2022 •Recommended Lawyer, Tax: Domestic, 2015-2022 •Recommended Lawyer, Project Finance, 2013-2014 •Recommended Lawyer, Asset Financing & Leasing, 2014-2015 •Listed, IFLR1000 •Financial Restructuring, M&A, 2020 •United States, Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC, 2018 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2008-2023
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