SINGAPORE, 10 November 2025 — Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, has strengthened the firm’s global digital infrastructure practice with the addition of Corporate Partner Josh Cole. Cole arrives from Ashurst, where he led the Digital Economy Transactions practice in Asia, bringing more than 25 years of experience advising on complex M&A and joint ventures in the data center, subsea cable, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure sectors.

Based in Singapore, Cole's practice focuses on complex tech M&A and joint ventures across global markets. He has served as lead counsel on trans-Pacific and trans-Indian Ocean infrastructure projects, with work spanning major markets throughout Asia as well as cross-border transactions connecting various regions around the world. At his prior firm, Cole also served as Head of Corporate for Asia and Head of the Hong Kong office.

His arrival strengthens Baker Botts' experience in advising global tech companies, institutional investors, and infrastructure funds, and he has worked with companies, including Meta, Telstra, China Unicom, and Axiata on cutting-edge transactions worldwide. The addition follows a series of senior lateral hires across Baker Botts' international offices this year in response to surging client demand in the data center, subsea cable, telecom, and broader digital ecosystem.

“Our clients are scaling data centers and digital networks at an unprecedented pace around the world, and Josh’s experience sits right at the center of that,” said Baker Botts Managing Partner Danny David. “Technology transactions are getting larger and more complex. Josh has done this work at the highest level for decades and is a perfect fit as we grow globally."

“Josh’s addition is a game-changer for our digital infrastructure practice,” said Firmwide Corporate Chair Samantha Crispin. “He has led some of the most globally significant transactions in this space, including advising on massive subsea cable projects connecting continents and working with hyperscalers and infrastructure funds on major portfolio acquisitions. Josh reinforces our ability to handle the full spectrum of work our clients need.”

Singapore Office Partner in Charge Richard Guit added, “Josh’s appointment reflects our continued investment in talent that aligns with our clients’ most critical needs. We're seeing more international infrastructure investment flowing into Asia Pacific and through Singapore, and clients need counsel who can navigate regulatory and geopolitical environments across Asia while structuring deals that work commercially and connect to broader global networks.”

Commenting on his move, Cole said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Baker Botts at such a dynamic time for the firm and the industry. The firm’s commitment to the digital infrastructure sector and its collaborative, global approach make it an exciting platform for my practice. I look forward to working with colleagues across Singapore and globally to support our clients in this rapidly evolving space.”

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