U.S. energy law firm Baker Botts has entered Kuwait following the establishment of an alliance with local law firm International Legal Group (ILG).

The alliance is expected to provide expanded resources to their combined client base, including access to local and international legal experience across a range of subjects, disciplines and jurisdictions. A principal objective of the alliance is the enhanced ability of both firms to better serve foreign companies active in Kuwait and Kuwait-based companies active internationally.

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

Baker Botts currently has three other offices in the Middle East, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE, and in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

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