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About
Provided by Gregory K Smith
Practice Areas
Finance; Projects, Energy and Infrastructure; Energy and Natural Resources
Career
Greg Smith is US Co-Chair of Projects and Infrastructure at DLA Piper and US Chair of Agency Finance. He focuses on international financing transactions, particularly within emerging markets and developing nations. He represents lenders, host country governments, project sponsors and private equity funds in connection with the development and financing of projects in sectors such as energy, financial services, housing, manufacturing, microfinance, mining, petrochemicals, telecommunications and transportation.
Over the course of his career, Greg has advised clients on transactions across Africa, Central and South Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. He is especially well known as one of the leading lawyers for representing development finance institutions, export credit agencies and multilateral agencies in complex, cross-border project financings.
Personal
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; A.B., Georgetown University
Chambers Review
USA
Gregory Smith is frequently sought after by development finance institutions, export credit agencies and multilateral agencies to handle complex and high value projects. He has particular expertise in Africa and the Middle East.
Gregory Smith is frequently sought after by development finance institutions, export credit agencies and multilateral agencies to handle complex and high value projects. He has particular expertise in Africa and the Middle East.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gregory is fast and impressive in the quality of his work, and he makes himself available when we need him."
"Gregory is fast and impressive in the quality of his work, and he makes himself available when we need him."