Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Corporate/Energy and Infrastructure/M&A

Based in New York and Los Angeles, Javad Asghari’s practice focuses on major energy and infrastructure projects in the Americas.  His practice has a particular focus on (i) mergers and acquisitions of energy and infrastructure projects and (ii) project development, including advising on joint venture, governance and commercial (including concession, EPC and offtake) agreements in connection with the development of renewable and conventional power generation; transmission and distribution projects; LNG projects; and data centers. In recent years, he has represented a variety of generators in the development and construction of power generation projects, including thermal, renewable and nuclear generation, to serve data center load, including behind-the-meter projects. His clients include developers and private equity funds involved in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Joined Firm, 2024.

LLB, Melbourne Law School