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Chris Hutchison joins Latham & Watkins as project finance partner, adding depth to energy and infrastructure offerings

Chris Hutchison joined Latham & Watkins LLP as a partner in project finance, taking a seat in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. The firm announced the appointment July 9 and tied it directly to strong and sustained demand in energy and infrastructure, sectors where Latham says Hutchison bolsters its existing offerings and adds further depth to the firm's global energy platform.

By Mara WhitfieldMacro DeskJuly 9, 20262 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Chris Hutchison joined Latham & Watkins LLP as a project finance partner based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
  • Latham announced the appointment on July 9 and linked it to strong and sustained demand in energy and infrastructure.
  • Hutchison's role sits within the firm's energy and infrastructure work, adding depth to its global energy platform.
  • No prior firm affiliation, transactions, mandates, or client relationships were disclosed in connection with the hire.
  • The firm framed the hire as driven by present deal flow rather than speculation about future volume, with no figures attached.

Chris Hutchison joined Latham & Watkins LLP as a partner in project finance, taking a seat in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. The firm announced the appointment July 9 and tied it directly to strong and sustained demand in energy and infrastructure, sectors where Latham says Hutchison bolsters its existing offerings and adds further depth to the firm's global energy platform.

The hire

Hutchison joins as a project finance partner, a role that sits within the firm's energy and infrastructure work. The announcement described him as highly regarded in the field. No prior firm affiliation or specific transaction history was disclosed alongside the hire.

The demand framing

Latham's stated rationale centers on workload. The firm characterized demand in energy and infrastructure as both strong and sustained, a pairing that implies the current level of activity is expected to hold. That framing matters: it signals the hire is driven by present deal flow, not a speculative bet on future volume. No figures were attached to the characterization.

What to watch

No transactions, mandates, or client relationships were announced in connection with Hutchison's arrival. Subsequent lateral additions to the energy and infrastructure practice at Latham would confirm whether the firm is executing a targeted hire or building the practice out more broadly. The July 9 announcement contained no further disclosures on the scope of any buildout.

About this story

Filed by the macro desk of MarketPR on July 9, 2026. Source: MarketPR. Indicative figures are not investment advice.

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Frequently asked

Who is Chris Hutchison and what role did he take at Latham & Watkins?

Chris Hutchison joined Latham & Watkins LLP as a partner in project finance, a role within the firm's energy and infrastructure practice. He is based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

Why did Latham & Watkins hire Chris Hutchison?

Latham tied the hire to strong and sustained demand in energy and infrastructure, framing it as driven by present deal flow rather than a speculative bet on future volume.

When was the appointment announced?

The firm announced the appointment on July 9.

Were any specific deals or clients announced with the hire?

No. No transactions, mandates, or client relationships were announced in connection with Hutchison's arrival, and no prior firm affiliation was disclosed.

Does the hire signal a broader practice buildout?

It is not yet clear; the July 9 announcement contained no disclosures on scope, and subsequent lateral additions would confirm whether Latham is making a targeted hire or building the practice more broadly.