Baker Botts, L.L.P., a leading international law firm, today announced that Jeffrey M. Kayes and Adam Griffin have joined the firm’s Global Projects Department as Partners. Mr. Kayes will be based in San Francisco and Mr. Griffin in New York.
“Jeff and Adam are outstanding lawyers with strong backgrounds in sophisticated energy and renewables project financings, and tax equity transactions, having represented leading developers, private equity sponsors and strategic investors across the country,” said Andrew M. Baker, Managing Partner of Baker Botts.
“Jeff and Adam add a wealth of finance and renewables experience to Baker Botts’ already deep bench of energy project finance experience. Their presence will allow Baker Botts to expand those skills in an even larger way,” said Jason Bennett, Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Projects Department.
In joining Baker Botts, Jeff and Adam are once again teaming up with former environmental and energy colleagues Chris Carr and Navi Dhillon, both of whom are based in Baker Botts’ San Francisco office. Chris joined the firm in July 2017 and Navi in June 2018.
“In addition to the industry leading expertise that Jeff and Adam bring to the firm, Navi brings extensive experience and a winning record, in complex environmental, energy and land-use litigation and counseling,” said Pat Stanton, Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s San Francisco office.
“The addition of these three outstanding lawyers really enhances the world class services we are providing clients in all facets of energy, renewables; and environmental matters,” added Mr. Baker.
Source: www.bakerbotts.com
