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David Gillespie

David Gillespie is a transactional lawyer focusing on tax, energy transition and infrastructure. He regularly advises clients on energy-related tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act from both project development and financing perspectives. His practice includes project development, tax-equity financings, cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions, leasing and other complex transactions, with a concentration in renewable energy. 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.

On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee approved its markup of H.Con.Res.14, 119th Cong., 2025 (House Bill), which includes proposed changes that would modify substantially the clean energy tax incentives expanded by the IRA.
Continue Reading House Proposes Cutbacks to Clean Energy Tax Credits

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued final regulations for clean hydrogen production tax credits, which may significantly impact the renewable energy sector. These regulations implement the Section 45V clean hydrogen

Continue Reading Treasury Issues Final Guidance on Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened the portal for taxpayers to register for elective payment (under Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code)) or transfer (under Section 6418 of

Continue Reading Monetizing Clean Energy Credits: IRS Opens Registration Portal

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued proposed regulations, published in the Federal Register Dec. 26, 2023, applicable to clean hydrogen production facilities.

Continue Reading Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits: IRS Releases Proposed Treasury Regulations