LONDON, November 9, 2026 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, is further strengthening its global energy and projects capabilities with the addition of Kirsti Massie as a partner, continuing a period of substantial expansion for the firm in London.

Massie brings decades of experience advising developers, utilities, investors, financial institutions and government entities on the development and financing of major energy and infrastructure projects, across both private practice and in-house roles. Her practice spans conventional and renewable power, nuclear and emerging energy technologies, advising on the commercial and regulatory issues that affect projects from development through operation.

Her experience representing clients in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa comes as rising power demand and energy security concerns reshape the energy markets in those geographies, bringing renewed focus to nuclear and new generation, as well as the infrastructure needed to support it.

Massie joins one of Baker Botts’ core practices amid significant expansion in London, where the firm recently recorded the strongest year-over-year increase in partner numbers among global law firms. The energy and projects practice has been a significant part of that expansion, with International Projects entering the Chambers UK 2027 rankings for the first time at Band 2, alongside its Band 1 Oil & Gas practice.

“Kirsti understands the regulatory side of power and nuclear in a way that very few projects lawyers do,” said Danny David, Managing Partner of Baker Botts. “That perspective matters when you’re trying to get major projects off the ground, and it brings something distinctive to the energy practice we are building in London.”

“Kirsti is the kind of lawyer clients want alongside them on complex, long-term energy and infrastructure projects,” said Elaine Walsh, Co-Chair of Baker Botts’ Global Projects Department. “She knows the sector and the commercial realities of delivering major projects across jurisdictions. That breadth of experience complements our existing capabilities and will be a tremendous asset.”

“Baker Botts is a firm I have long respected for the quality and depth of its energy and infrastructure work,” said Kirsti Massie. “The strength of the practice in London and worldwide makes this an exciting team to be joining. I am delighted to be here and very much look forward to what we can accomplish together for our clients.”

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