Javad Asghari is a Partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, based in both New York and Los Angeles. His practice is centered on major energy and infrastructure projects across the Americas and globally, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, project development, and advising on joint ventures and commercial agreements. Javad has extensive experience representing clients in the development and construction of power generation projects, including renewable and conventional energy sources. Recognized as a 'Leading Practitioner' by Legal 500 for Energy Transactions, he has played a pivotal role in high-profile transactions such as Stonepeak's $5.7 billion acquisition in Louisiana LNG and EQT Infrastructure VI's acquisition of AES Corporation. Javad holds an LL.B from the University of Melbourne and is admitted to practice in California, New York, and Texas.
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