Katie Gillespie has more than 20 years of experience representing sponsors and financing parties in connection with the development, acquisition and financing of renewable energy projects. Nationally ranked in Chambers USA (2021–2025) for her work on renewable energy projects, she is a recognized innovator in the field.
Under her leadership, Sheppard closes more than 14 GW of renewable energy financing and M&A projects annually. Trusted by some of the largest players in the industry, Katie advises on cutting-edge tax credit transactions that expand available investor tax capacity and spur renewable energy development.
Katie plays a leading role in structuring and closing a wide range of complex transactions involving wind, solar, and other renewable energy assets. She has extensive experience guiding clients through various innovative financing structures, including:
- Project-level debt financings
- Back-leverage transactions
- Tax equity partnership flip transactions
- Lease financings
- Cash equity investments
She also advises on M&A transactions at all stages of project development and operation.
Clients value Katie’s unique market perspective and her ability to negotiate and close deals aligned with their financing goals and overall strategy in the sector.
