Pinsent Masons strengthens energy transition and infrastructure offering with partner hire Josh Htet

Josh joins from A&O Shearman, where he was Counsel in the firm's Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure practice. He brings more than 13 years' experience advising sponsors, lenders, export credit agencies and multilateral institutions on the financing of complex energy and infrastructure projects across EMEA, with additional experience across Southeast Asia.

Josh is recognised for his expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure finance, advising on transactions spanning offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery storage, transmission assets and wider energy transition projects. His experience covers both lender-side and sponsor-side mandates, including large cross-border financings as well as a broad range of financings supporting the development, acquisition and operation of energy and infrastructure assets.

Apicksha Patel, Co-Head of Projects EMEA and Partner at Pinsent Masons, said: "Josh is a highly talented energy and infrastructure finance lawyer whose experience aligns closely with the strategic priorities of our Energy practice. As investment in energy transition and infrastructure continues to accelerate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Josh's experience, international outlook and strong market reputation will be a significant asset as we continue to grow our practice."

On joining Pinsent Masons, Josh Htet said: "Pinsent Masons has built a market-leading Energy and Infrastructure practice with an outstanding reputation for supporting clients on some of the most innovative and complex projects in the sector. The energy transition continues to create significant opportunities across renewable energy, infrastructure and project finance. The firm's ambitious growth strategy and international platform will be invaluable to support clients delivering critical energy and infrastructure projects."

Josh’s appointment forms part of Pinsent Masons' continued investment in its Energy and Infrastructure practice, with recent hires in its Madrid office, including Lucía Gonzales as Partner and Leticia Sitges as Legal Director.