Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Chambers Review
Baker Botts has a noteworthy practice incorporating a global network of oil and gas experts. The team is frequently involved in high-profile corporate and project development transactions involving complex financing elements. The firm represents major clients in various overseas jurisdictions, often advising on upstream matters. The group is well-equipped to advise on major LNG project developments in Africa and the Middle East. The firm has additional experience in energy litigation and arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts advised Centrica on its USD8 billion gas supply agreement with Delfin Midstream.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker Botts has experience across the value chain. The team is very commercially aware."
"There is always a good business sense to everything Baker Botts does."
"Baker Botts' high service level and great responsiveness makes us feel supported in the most stressful circumstances."
"The Baker Botts team is very knowledgeable about LNG."
"Baker Botts has experience across the value chain. The team is very commercially aware."
"There is always a good business sense to everything Baker Botts does."
"Baker Botts' high service level and great responsiveness makes us feel supported in the most stressful circumstances."
"The Baker Botts team is very knowledgeable about LNG."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Rowley is proficient in the handling of a wide range of oil and gas sector mandates, with a focus on financing and development aspects of LNG projects in North America, Europe and Africa. His clients include oil majors and state-owned energy companies. He is also head of the firm's oil and gas practice.
"Mark Rowley provides excellent legal and commercial guidance."
"Mark is keen to understand the commercial background and incorporate strategic thinking into his advice on a fit-for-purpose basis."