Former Ashurst Partner Joshua Cole Joins Baker Botts to Expand Global Digital Infrastructure Practice
The global law firm Baker Botts L.L.P. has strengthened its global digital infrastructure practice with the addition of Joshua Cole (Corporate Partner) in Singapore. Cole joins from Ashurst, where he led the Digital Economy Transactions practice in Asia, bringing over 25 years of experience advising on complex M&A and joint ventures in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.
Joshua Cole frequently advises on high-profile matters involving domestic and international, fixed and mobile networks. His extensive track record includes leading transactions in jurisdictions throughout Asia-Pacific, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Sri Lanka, and South Korea. He regularly acts as lead counsel on trans-Pacific and trans-Indian Ocean digital infrastructure projects and is highly skilled in submarine telecommunications cable transactions and associated infrastructure deals, having worked on some of the most significant subsea cable projects in the region over the last 25 years.
Cole, who also formerly served as Head of Corporate for Asia and Head of the Hong Kong office at Ashurst, becomes the latest former partner of that firm to join Baker Botts’ Singapore office.
Based in Singapore, Cole’s practice focuses on complex tech M&A and joint ventures across global markets, advising global tech companies, institutional investors, and infrastructure funds. He has worked with leading clients including Meta, Telstra, China Unicom, and Axiata on landmark transactions.
Danny David (Managing Partner) said,
“Our clients are scaling data centers and digital networks at an unprecedented pace, and Joshua’s experience sits right at the center of that. Technology transactions are getting larger and more complex, and Joshua has done this work at the highest level for decades. He is a perfect fit as we grow globally.”
Samantha Crispin (Firmwide Corporate Chair) said,
“Joshua’s addition is a game-changer for our digital infrastructure practice. He has led some of the most globally significant transactions in this space, reinforcing our ability to handle the full spectrum of work our clients need.”
Richard Guit (Singapore Office Partner in Charge) said,
“Joshua’s appointment reflects our continued investment in talent aligned with our clients’ critical needs. International infrastructure investment is flowing into Asia Pacific, and clients need counsel who can navigate regulatory and geopolitical environments while structuring commercially viable deals connected to global networks.”
Commenting on his move, Joshua Cole said,
“I’m thrilled to join Baker Botts at such a dynamic time. 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.”
Joshua is also the author of various M&A and TMT-related publications and is ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific (2017-2018) and The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific for Technology, Media, Telecoms “TMT” (2017-2018).
Baker Botts is an international law firm whose lawyers practice throughout a network of offices around the globe. Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients’ industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors.
Since 1840, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence.
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