HOUSTON, TX, July 15, 2025 – Clay Brett, a Partner at Baker Botts, has been named an honoree for Oil and Gas Investor’s Forty Under 40, presented by Preng & Associates. The list represents the incredible trailblazers in the energy sector who are changing the future of their company and the energy industry.

Clay is a preeminent advisor on M&A, private investment and private financing and the Co-Head of the Energy Private Equity Practice Group. He represents fund sponsors, financial institutions, portfolio companies and management teams in deals and special matters across the capital lifecycle. 

Oil and Gas Investor  first launched its annual Forty Under 40 project over a decade ago as a recognition program showcasing the extreme talent the oil and gas industry has within its ranks. This year’s honorees were nominated by peers, colleagues or superiors and are recognized for proven leadership or potential and positive impact in their respective organizations.

Along with his fellow honorees, Clay’s work exemplifies his entrepreneurial spirit, creative problem-solving, leadership and community involvement.

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