Baker Botts L.L.P. advises on high-value mandates across the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors. The practice regularly drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, and supply arrangements, leveraging its deep industry knowledge and cross-border experience to support multinational clients and regional corporates operating throughout the Middle East. Team head Mark Bisch is widely praised by clients for his knowledge of the region and client-centric approach, focusing on joint ventures, contracting and corporate governance matters. Haitham Hawashin often acts on group restructurings, and Alexander Hendry is highlighted for his technology specialism. Hassan Elsayed supports across the full range of practice matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes it unique is its people - specifically Mark Bisch and Hassan Elsayed.'
- ‘Mark and Hassan have practiced together in the UAE continuously for about 3 decades. This makes them uniquely capable to advise not only on the black letter of the law, but also the practice and even the background or context regarding how the practice got there.'
Key clients
- Kaman Corporation
- World Wide Technology, LLC
Work highlights
Advising Kaman Corporation and Kaman Precision Products, Inc. in connection with an announced “first-of-its kind” joint venture with Kintsugi Holding to establish a Height of Burst (HOB) manufacturing and final assembly facility in Abu Dhabi.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Mark Bisch
Other key lawyers
Haitham Hawashin; Alexander Hendry; Shadi Haroon; Hassan Elsayed; Adam Ismail; Robert Booth