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- Since 1981
- 45 yrs
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- Firm founded
- 1967
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David Gillespie represents clients in New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About 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. 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
Credentials
Education
Georgetown University Law Center J.D.
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University of Chicago A.M. Committee on Social Thought Wesleyan University B.A. with honors
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Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York
1985 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1981 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
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
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What areas of law does David Gillespie practice?
David Gillespie focuses on Energy, Environmental, General, M&A, and Tax.
Where is David Gillespie located?
David Gillespie primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
How experienced is David Gillespie?
David Gillespie has 45 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1981.
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How can I schedule a consultation with David Gillespie?
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