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.'
- ‘Mark Bisch has been a tremendous help on many occasions.'
- ‘The team is client oriented and always tries to offer the best solution for the situation. I appreciate the diversity of the team as well as their transparency.’
- ‘I am mostly working with Mark Bisch who is very approachable and helpful. Mark is very pro-active and always offers best of class solutions to support its clients. He is our trusted first-to-go-to attorney and his team is always helpful.'
- ‘I think the depth of experience stands out for this group. Several experienced and very talented lawyers that have been in the region for decades with terrific insight on practical issues that arise.'
- ‘Mark Bisch is well respected by clients and lawyers. His experience in the region seems to allow him to see around corners, he is super responsive and always fights for his clients' interests.’
- ‘Mark Bisch and Hassan Elsayed's longevity in the region helps the team stand out from the newer entrants.’
Key clients
- Kaman Corporation
- World Wide Technology, LLC
- Oxford Nanopore Technologies
- Halliburton Company
- Bechtel Energy, Inc.
- McDermott International, Ltd.
- Koch Industries
- Guardian Industries
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Cubic Corporation
- Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
- Restaurant Brands International
- Liberty Media Corporation
- Black & Veatch Holding Company
- Enterprise Mobility
- Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc.
- Aegion Holding Company LLC
- Parsons Corporation
- Foster + Partners No
- DFS Middle East F.Z.E.
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.
Advising Bechtel Energy, Inc. on contracting and governance matters in the UAE, including registrations and licensing, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance, and agency relationships.
Advising World Wide Technology in connection with its business operations in the Middle East, including the establishment of subsidiaries and operations in Abu Dhabi in support of the build-out of the technology ecosystem.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Bisch
Other key lawyers
Haitham Hawashin; Alexander Hendry; Shadi Haroon; Hassan Elsayed; Adam Ismail; Robert Booth