Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Baker Botts' Africa practice brings together lawyers who advise on the development, financing, acquisition and operation of major energy and infrastructure projects across the continent. The team supports clients at every stage of the project lifecycle and across a wide range of sectors, including mining and metals, upstream oil and gas, LNG, power and digital infrastructure. The practice has a flagship reputation for upstream oil and gas and LNG matters, advising on complex acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures and large‑scale LNG developments, including cross‑border pipeline and gas‑to‑power projects.
The team is regularly engaged on some of Africa’s most high‑profile and technically challenging projects, acting for governments, national oil companies, sponsors, developers, lenders, export credit agencies, and multilateral institutions. Our Africa‑focused approach is underpinned by deep regional and legal system knowledge, with on‑the‑ground understanding of Anglophone, Francophone, and Lusophone Africa, including regional regimes such as OHADA, ECOWAS, CEMAC, and UEMOA, as well as local business and investment frameworks.
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Baker Botts is a well-regarded US law firm with a strong track record in energy and natural resources. The firm demonstrates an impressive capability regarding oil and gas matters, handling project structuring, block acquisitions and development, as well as M&A and joint ventures. The Africa projects team represents an impressive array of global and regional oil companies.
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Baker Botts acted for Elgin Partners on the establishment of a joint venture with Airtel Ghana, aiding the development of a new mobile operator in Ghana and its anticipated rollout of telecoms infrastructure.
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The team comprises individuals with the necessary skills and experience to support us on matters.
The lawyers have wide-ranging experience. They are always able to draw examples from across the globe to substantiate their proposals.
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Alhassane Barry recently joined Baker Botts after leaving Watson, Farley & Williams. Admitted to practice in both New York and Paris, his work has a strong emphasis on francophone countries, including Guinea. He is based in Dubai.
Alexander Msimang is experienced advising on projects in sub-Saharan Africa. He is particularly specialised in the handling of oil and gas mandates, in which regard he represents governmental and private clients. He is based in London.
London-based Mark Rowley advises on key oil and gas matters in Africa and across the world. He is well known for his work assisting clients with LNG projects and commercial agreements within the sector, including joint ventures.
Mark is a very experienced and very skilled lawyer. He has strong powers of analysis and emotional intelligence that enable him to explain complex issues in a way anyone can understand.
Projects & Energy
Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas
Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas
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Alex Kerr
Stuart Jordan
Nonkululeko Zondo
Salma Mowlid
Benjamin Ruffet
Nadine Amr
Head of Department
Mark Rowley
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Practice area: Projects & Energy
Location: Middle East-wide
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Practice area: Projects & Energy
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Practice area: Projects & Energy
Location: Singapore
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