The London office of Baker Botts (UK) LLP is well known for its capabilities in major energy and natural resources and digital infrastructure projects. Team lead Stuart McIntyre is reputed for his work across Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East and specialises in financing mandates. McIntyre’s recent instructions include advising IFC on a loan of USD 35 million to a state-owned bank in Uzbekistan. Stuart Blythe is recognised for his M&A and joint venture expertise in the African telecoms industry. Alex Kerr stands out for his recent activity in the energy emerging markets sector, advising Air Products on the landmark US$8.4bn NEOM green hydrogen project in Saudi Arabia. Nicholas Jones is highly praised for advising on the full gamut of financing transactions in emerging markets. Mark Castillo-Bernaus joined the team from White & Case LLP in February 2025. A trio from Dechert LLP also joined the team in June 2025: Patrick Lyons, Jennifer Rees and Amy Rees.
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Work Department
Corporate / Finance
Position

Partner

Career

Stuart McIntyre advises clients in international finance transactions and projects. He has extensive experience in advising lenders and sponsors on major energy and infrastructure projects in the UK, Europe, Russia and the CIS, the Middle East and Asia, including project finance transactions, asset financings and pre-export and acquisition financings. Mr. McIntyre's practice focuses on cross border finance transactions across a range of asset classes and sectors. He has experience in advising on the financing of pipelines, refineries, LNG floating storage and regasification units, petrochemical plants, motorways and other assets and infrastructure. He also advises on financings for the acquisition of companies and assets and other lending to corporates and state-owned enterprises.

Memberships
Qualified Solicitor, England and Wales, 2003
Education

Legal Practice Course, The College of Law, London 2000

Postgraduate Diploma in Law, The College of Law, London 1999

B.A., University of Hull 1997

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Stuart McIntyre has a great team. Nicholas Jones, the special counsel, is a rising star.’

  • ‘Technically very strong, but also commercial, knowing which points are worth fighting and when to just get things done. Very few incidences of fee creep and in my view value for money when having regard to the quality of advice provided.’

Key clients

  • Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
  • Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation

Work highlights

Advised Air Products, in relation to all aspects of the development and financing of the USD 8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia.