Joseph Tato

Joseph Tato represents project sponsors, equity investors, financial institutions and governments in the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. His practice focuses on power, oil and gas, LNG, renewables, water and mining projects across the United States, Africa, Latin America and Europe.

Joe also advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and workouts in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has served as counsel on some of the largest public-private partnership transactions for energy and water projects in the United States and globally. Having served as a director on several public and private corporate boards as well as an advisor to corporate boards in the energy and infrastructure industries, he frequently advises clients on governance matters.

Recognized as a leading practitioner in project development and finance by Chambers USA, clients note, “He has great business judgment, provides great legal advice and is a great lawyer.”

Before joining Taft, Joe spent more than three decades as a partner at international law firms, where he held leadership positions including chair of project finance and infrastructure practices.