LAWYER PROFILE

Nick Baker

Global 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities

Australia

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Corporate

- ESG and sustainability

- Foreign direct investment

- Mergers and acquisitions

- Public mergers and acquisitions

Career

Nick is a partner based in our Melbourne office. Nick focuses on the Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Group, specializing in public and private M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. Nick advises clients on public and private M&A, joint ventures and other strategic transactions, with a focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. He also advises on foreign investment regulation, critical infrastructure regulation, wholesale trading (including carbon), plant closures and the development of greenfield projects.

For additional information on Nick’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/n/nick-baker

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities - Australia

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nick Baker is based in Melbourne and is known for his expertise advising on joint ventures and other large transactions in the utilities sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nick is someone who just gets it. He is knowledgeable across a variety of sectors, understands his clients and is very commercial.
Energy & Natural Resources: UtilitiesChambers Global Guide
Nick is the best commercial lawyer I have ever worked with. He is phenomenal. He is skilled, experienced, an effective communicator and a strategic thinker.
Energy & Natural Resources: UtilitiesChambers Global Guide