LAWYER PROFILE

Mark Rowley

Global 2026

Baker Botts UK LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

3 years ranked

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas

Africa-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Mark Rowley is a core member of our energy & natural resources team, and a trusted adviser to some of the leading players in the energy & natural resources sector globally. Mark’s practice focuses on projects and transactions in the global energy industry, including upstream oil & gas developments, cross-border pipelines, LNG, and hydrogen projects.

Career

Mark is currently the partner in charge of the Firm's non-US offices. He was formerly General Counsel of Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) in Brisbane from 2010 to 2011.

Professional Memberships

Qualified Solicitor, England & Wales, 2001

Qualified Barrister & Solicitor, New Zealand 1996

Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN)

Publications

Found at: http://www.bakerbotts.com/people/r/rowley-mark?tab=ideas

Personal

Bachelor of Laws, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand 1996

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand 1996

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mark Rowley is proficient in the handling of a wide range of oil and gas sector mandates, with a focus on financing and development aspects of LNG projects in North America, Europe and Africa. His clients include oil majors and state-owned energy companies. He is also head of the firm's oil and gas practice.

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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mark is very solid.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Mark Rowley is well respected.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
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: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide