Sharaf M. Islam

Sharaf is a trusted advisor to sponsors, developers, financial institutions, and institutional investors in complex finance transactions, with a particular emphasis on the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has significant experience structuring and negotiating financing arrangements for large-scale projects, including renewable energy facilities, power plants, transmission systems, and digital infrastructure.

He regularly leads transactions involving joint ventures, construction and acquisition financings, and hybrid capital investments. His practice spans the full lifecycle of project development and investment, helping clients manage commercial, legal, and financial considerations across a wide range of asset classes.

Sharaf’s strategic perspective and deep industry knowledge make him a go-to resource for clients pursuing transformative energy and infrastructure investments. His recent work includes advising on the financing of semiconductor manufacturing facilities, LNG carriers, hydrogen-capable power plants, renewable energy portfolios with battery storage, and cross-border infrastructure projects.