Projects: Oil & Gas
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
The Baker Botts Global Projects team consists of lawyers skilled in various complementary practices focused on the development of major energy and infrastructure projects and the complementary functions often associated with such projects, whether in development or operational stages.
Global Projects includes our energy projects practice (representing sponsors in development of upstream oil & gas; midstream - LNG, pipeline; downstream - petrochemical, refinery; energy transition - hydrogen, ammonia, CCUS; electric power and renewables projects; and acquisitions/divestitures of interests in projects), our project finance practice (representing sponsors/lenders/ borrowers on energy & infrastructure projects), our energy regulatory practice (representing regulated entities; investors and customers/ratepayers of regulated entities; and LNG & natural gas production, gathering, transportation, distribution companies on U.S. federal & state regulatory & permitting issues), our real estate practice (representing developers & lenders on real estate projects, and acquisitions/divestitures of interests in projects) and our international trade practice (representing clients in matters involving U.S. federal regulation of exports, imports, overseas investment & financial transactions).
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Chambers Review
Baker Botts L.L.P. is highly regarded for its deep roots advising clients involved in the oil and gas industries. It represents developers and producers on major downstream assets ranging from LNG processing facilities to oil and petrochemical processing plants. The team is is also capable of advising clients on DrillCo transactions for the development of upstream oil and gas fields. It is particularly strong on LNG sale and purchase agreements, and export terminal and regasification facilities development. The firm possesses a growing strength in the renewable power space.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts L.L.P. assisted Mexico Pacific Limited with drafting and negotiating LNG sale and purchase agreements and providing other project development advice for its proposed Saguaro Energía LNG liquefaction project in Sonora, Mexico.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker Botts is really at the forefront of the LNG space."
"Baker Botts has a deep and talented team."
"Baker Botts is really at the forefront of the LNG space."
"Baker Botts has a deep and talented team."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Miles has substantial experience advising on the financing and development of the most complex and high value LNG infrastructure projects.
David Jetter has an impressive track record advising clients across numerous LNG projects, both domestic and international. He is particularly knowledgeable of the Latin American market.
"What I like about David is he's very organized, has a high attention to detail and will really go the extra mile."
"David has a positive approach and tremendous experience."
"David is the best of the best when it comes to LNG."
Jason Bennett is a strong performer in domestic and international LNG infrastructure development. He works with an impressive client base on large-scale projects.
"With no exception, I want Jason on my team and not across the table representing the other party in a negotiation. Jason understands key commercial and technical matters related to LNG."
Thomas Holmberg is commended for his excellent work on the development of LNG assets such as export facilities, regasification units and liquefaction projects.
"Thomas is a fantastic lawyer, experienced, commercial and client-focused."
Mona Dajani is well versed in the project financing of renewable assets such as wind, solar and battery storage.
"The strengths of Mona are her intelligence and experience in energy and energy infrastructure related matters, particularly renewables."
Matthew Fusina concentrates his practice in the LNG sector, regularly advising clients on project financings and development matters.
"Matthew is a very smart and diligent lawyer."
"Matthew is a great commercial lawyer - very experienced, knowledgeable and client-focused."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Carlos A. Solé, III
Carlos M. Marquez
Dino E. Barajas
Ellen S. Friedman
Head of Department
John Papaspanos
Kyle Doherty
Megan Lawhorne
Rob Butler
Vladimir Fet