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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Projects: Oil & Gas

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Baker Botts’ Global Projects team brings together lawyers from complementary practices to support the development, financing, operation, and regulation of major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. The team advises clients across all project stages, from development through operation, and across a broad range of sectors. This includes upstream, midstream, and downstream energy projects such as oil and gas, LNG, pipelines, petrochemicals, and refineries, as well as energy transition initiatives involving hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, electric power, and renewables. The practice also encompasses project finance, representing sponsors, lenders, and borrowers; federal and state energy regulatory matters; real estate development and project-related acquisitions and divestitures; and international trade issues involving U.S. export controls, imports, foreign investment, and cross-border financial transactions.

To learn more about our practice, visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/projects

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What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker Botts L.L.P. advised YPF on the development of the Argentina LNG project, including the development of upstream Vaca Muertas reserves, processing and pipeline facilities and floating liquefaction facilities.

Strengths

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  • Baker Botts has strong technical skill overlaid with sharp business judgment.

    Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

  • The firm's ability to bridge their legal expertise with practical commercial solutions is unmatched.

    Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

  • Baker Botts are extremely responsive, produce very high-quality work and are in the upper echelons of firm counsel.

    Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

  • The team at Baker Botts has outstanding expertise and focus on the commercial aspects of project success.

    Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Steven Miles
    Steven Miles

    Steven Miles

    Steven Miles has substantial experience advising on the financing and development of the most complex and high-value LNG infrastructure projects.

    • Steven is very experienced and knowledgeable.

      Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA
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  • David Jetter
    David Jetter

    David Jetter

    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.

    • David's presence in any negotiation lifts the quality of discussion. He commands the respect of the entire room given his accomplishments and experience. He's truly an asset.

      Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

    • David was an excellent attorney. He is extremely hard-working, always available and has a commercial mindset to maximize value.

      Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

    • David understands the complexities of the LNG business better than anyone I've worked with.

      Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

    • David is exceptional. He understands how the market is structured and how deals should look. He knows exactly what's going on in the market, and its hard to replicate or find a replacement for his in-depth knowledge.

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  • Jason Bennett
    Jason Bennett

    Jason Bennett

    Jason Bennett is a strong performer in domestic and international LNG infrastructure development. He works with an impressive client base on large-scale projects.

    • Jason Bennett continues to be on the cutting edge on commercial LNG work.

      Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA

    • Jason has very good skills and industry knowledge.

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  • Matthew Fusina
    Matthew Fusina

    Matthew Fusina

    Matthew Fusina concentrates his practice in the LNG sector, regularly advising clients on project financings and development matters.

    • Matthew is an excellent lawyer and consistently manages high-value, complex transactions.

      Projects: Oil & Gas respondentUSA
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  • Thomas Holmberg
    Thomas Holmberg

    Thomas Holmberg

    Thomas Holmberg is commended for his excellent work on the development of LNG assets such as export facilities, regasification units and liquefaction projects.

    • Thomas Holmberg is very knowledgeable and good to work with on complex projects.

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