Leading energy transactions lawyer joins London office
Baker Botts LLP has announced that Paul Exley has joined the firm’s London office as a partner.
Paul is an energy and corporate lawyer who is experienced in a wide range of international and domestic transactional work with a particular focus on cross-border M&A in the energy sector. He joins Baker Botts from Jones Day.
“Paul is an outstanding lawyer and his practice is an ideal fit for our firm,” says Mark Rowley, the partner in charge of the firm’s London office. "Paul has extensive experience advising on upstream and downstream oil and gas deals and is also experienced in power, renewables, water, infrastructure, engineering and other sectors, involving the UK, Europe, Russia/CIS, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the US,” adds Mark.
“London is an important market for us, and one we are focused on growing,” said Andrew M. Baker, managing partner of Baker Botts.
“Paul acts for a wide range of clients including governments, oil majors, state-owned enterprises, international listed companies, banks and other financial institutions, and his recruitment highlights the priority we have placed on our international platform while remaining focused on adding value for our clients,” adds Andrew.
