Baker Botts’ new tech-focused corporate partner

Baker Botts announced Alexander Hendry has joined the Dubai office as a partner in the Corporate Department. He is the sixth lateral partner to join Baker Botts since the beginning of February.

Based in the Middle East for five years, Hendry advises clients globally on complex corporate and commercial issues relating to space and satellites, digital infrastructure, enterprise IT, outsourcing, fintech, and payments. He also has expertise in commercial contracts in defense, entertainment, sports, media, intellectual property, technology regulatory compliance and data privacy, and in supporting corporate and finance transactions. Previously, Hendry worked in Singapore for over two years, prior to which he practiced in the UK for several years.

“Baker Botts is very prominent in the technology space, which has long been a core industry for the firm,” said Danny David, managing partner of Baker Botts. “Alexander’s arrival adds additional depth to our technology capabilities in both the Middle East and Asia, particularly in digital infrastructure, one of our key tech subsectors. His cross-border experience will also help our clients achieve their business objectives globally, we are excited to welcome him to the firm.”

“Alexander has exceptional capabilities in various sectors of technology as well as significant regional experience across the Middle East and Asia, which are ideal for the firm and its clients. Alexander’s skills will greatly support our technology sector offering in the Middle East and Asia, as we continue to grow our cross-border offering for the firm’s clients,” said Mark Bisch, partner-in-charge of Baker Botts’ Dubai office.

“Baker Botts is a truly global, market-leading firm in the technology sector. Its platform and client base within the sector is an excellent fit for my practice,” said Hendry.  “I am looking forward to bringing my regional and international experience to support our client offerings across the firm.”

Hendry has advised governments, project companies, multinational financial institutions, and multiple Persian Gulf-based corporate entities on a wide range of projects in various jurisdictions.  He provides strategic advice on business-critical, first-of-their-kind technology projects.

Hendry joins Baker Botts from Latham & Watkins in Dubai. His arrival closely follows that of global projects partner Shane Wilson and counsel Chad Passlow in the Dubai office.