England - London • Projects, energy and natural resources
Baker Botts (UK) LLP
Known for its ‘deep oil and gas sector expertise’, the team at Baker Botts (UK) LLP is well regarded for its strong track record on upstream, midstream and downstream work, including cross-border transactions, large-scale projects, and dispute resolution in the space. The group places particular emphasis on liquified natural gas and advises on premium LNG projects – Mark Rowley is a key name for such work, with his practice also focusing on upstream developments and cross-border pipelines. Alex Kerr comes recommended for project development matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'In-depth technical LNG experience. They understand the industry and can therefore very well assess the risk-reward structures. Involvement in a lot of recent and current LNG SPAs which means they understand what is "market".'
- 'Alex Kerr - excellent knowledge of the LNG value chain. Good technical and drafting skills, so can turn documents around in real time.'
- 'Extremely knowledgeable and in touch with industry and market developments. Very good team, and expertise in related areas as well.'
- 'Deep sector (oil and gas) expertise which gives them the ability to be influential with governments and national oil companies.'
- 'Mark Rowley - great business perspective allows him to get to the core issues quickly. Leads a HQ, integrated legal team.'
- 'Alex Kerr - recent partner, excellent in conceptualizing agreements and drafting, while also having a demonstrated ability to lead meetings and use his strength of argument to win the day.'
Key clients
- Australia Pacific LNG
- Centrica
- ConocoPhillips
- Ineos
- Petrogas
- QatarEnergy
- Repsol
- Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE)
- Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation
- Carbon Clean
- Nippon Koei and RNKUKI
- Harland & Wolff
- Carbon Clean
Work highlights
- Advised ConocoPhillips in relation to the signing of two agreements with QatarEnergy to supply long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany – the first ever long-term LNG supply agreement between Qatar and Germany.
- Advised Ineos in connection with contracting for long-term LNG import capacity at the German LNG Terminal in Brunsbuettel.
- Advised TPDC and the Government of Tanzania negotiation team in relation to the development of the planned $30 – 40 billion natural gas and LNG project.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Rowley