KUWAIT – Baker Botts expands into Kuwait

Glo bal energy law firm Baker Botts has announced plans to expand its Middle East operations with an alliance with the International Legal Group (ILG) of Kuwait.

The company said in a statement that this is its first foray into Kuwait and the alliance aims to better serve foreign companies active in Kuwait and Kuwait-based companies active internationally.

The alliance was announced at an event in Kuwait City, featuring James A. Baker, former US Secretary of State. Baker is a senior partner at Baker Botts. His family has been involved in the development and management of the firm for more than 140 years.

Baker Botts and ILG said they will provide expanded resources to their combined client base, including access to local and international legal experience across a range of subjects, disciplines and jurisdictions.

“We are excited about the prospects our alliance offers and see a genuine fit between the practices and cultures of Baker Botts and ILG. Many of our key clients are active in Kuwait, and our arrangement with ILG will enable us to work for them more effectively,” said Andrew Baker, managing partner of Baker Botts.

Rashid Alanezi, chairman of ILG added, “We believe our alliance with Baker Botts will enable us to offer our Kuwaiti client base a breadth of experience that is superior to that otherwise available in the Kuwaiti legal market.”

James A. Baker, senior partner, Baker Botts