David J Penna

David is co-head of Davis Polk’s Infrastructure Finance practice. David represents sponsors, lenders, developers, multinational corporations and governmental entities in the development and financing of energy, power and digital infrastructure projects. He also regularly handles mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on deals involving power generation and digital infrastructure assets.

His practice encompasses the development and financing of data centers, towers, fiber, wind, solar, battery storage, biomass and power transmission projects, as well as natural gas, oil, LNG and petrochemicals projects.

In addition to his extensive experience in private practice, David served in a senior role at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), providing strategic policy advice related to national security and international development.

Previously served as Local Chair of the Washington, D.C. Finance Department; Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Project Development & Finance Practice. Rejoined the firm in 2020 after serving as Senior Vice President in the Office of Strategic Initiatives at the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

Member, DC Bar, NY Bar