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Derek Jones

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Work Department

Corporate

Position

Partner

Department Chair – Corporate (London)

Career

For decades, companies in need of UK and cross-border corporate finance and M&A have relied on Derek Jones. Known for his intellectually creative approach and relentless commitment to each client’s success, Derek finds ideal solutions to highly complex problems. He guides tech and energy companies through business-critical acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, reorganisations, takeovers, mergers and demergers and equity issues.

As co-lead of the firm’s Energy Tech Practice, Derek helps clients in this rapidly evolving industry stay ahead of the curve. He advises on crucial legal developments and delivers training to various corporate boards.

Memberships

Qualified Solicitor, England and Wales, 1995

Education

LPC, College of Law, Chester 1992

LL.B., University of Bristol 1991

Lawyer Rankings

London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m

With a strong focus on the energy and technology sectors and a growing presence in the media sector, the corporate department at Baker Botts (UK) LLP is equipped to handle both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for a range of clients. Co-chair of the firm’s energy tech practice, Derek Jones, noted as ‘technical yet very pragmatic’, has amassed extensive experience leading on domestic and cross-border M&A deals, disposals, and joint ventures, as well as reorganisations and demergers. Sian Williams‘ cross-border transactional expertise is focused in the energy, real estate, life sciences, and technology sectors.

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