DUBAI, 12 January 2026 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, welcomes Alhassane Barry as Partner and Global Head of Mining and Metals (Non-U.S.) in its Global Projects Department in the UAE, continuing the firm’s sustained investment in energy, mining and natural resources, project development and financing across its global platform.

Alhassane previously worked in the U.S., Paris, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the Global Projects groups of Clifford Chance and Watson Farley & Williams. He is widely recognized for his work on large-scale international project development and financing across mining and metals, oil and gas and other natural resources, power and infrastructure projects in Africa, Middle East and Asia, and is ranked by Chambers Global as a leading expert for international project development and financing and for Energy & Projects (Africa‑Wide).

He advises sponsors, developers, equity investors, traders, public entities and financiers on some of the most complex project development and financing matters globally, with a particular focus on emerging and growth markets.

Alhassane’s arrival adds to the firm’s record-setting momentum, having doubled the size of its international offering across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. This includes 42 new partners, including energy partner hires in London, Riyadh and the UAE. Together, these additions strengthen (among other practices) the firm’s ability to support complex, cross-border project development and financing across multiple regions.

“Alhassane’s arrival reflects our continued commitment to excellence in energy, power, and technology across our global platform and growing our advantage as a legal leader in the areas of mining, natural resources, and infrastructure,” said Danny David, Managing Partner of Baker Botts. “The UAE is a critical hub for international commerce, and Alhassane brings the experience, judgment, and global perspective that strengthen our platform and enhance our ability to execute on complex, cross-border matters at the highest level.”

“We are building a focused growth strategy in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and Alhassane is a critical part of that momentum,” said Jason Bennett, Chair of Baker Botts’ Global Projects Department. “His strong experience in cross-border development and financing of complex energy projects align well with the work we are doing for sponsors, investors, public entities, and financial institutions across the regions and globally. Alhassane’s addition really unlocks markets in Africa, particularly French speaking African countries, and mineral rich countries like Guinea.”

“Baker Botts offers an exceptional global platform and a reputation for handling the most complex project matters,” said Alhassane Barry. “I’m excited to join a firm with such depth of expertise and international reach, and I look forward to working with clients on transformative projects across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond.”

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