Andrews Kurth Welcomes Energy Lawyer Drew Baldinger Back to Firm as Partner in Houston

HOUSTON, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Drew Baldinger is returning to the firm as a Business Transactions Partner in Houston.

Mr. Baldinger was most recently vice president, commercial and legal, for South Louisiana Methanol, headquartered in Austin, Texas. In that position, he oversaw all legal issues and was a member of senior management for an approximately $2 billion greenfield gas-to-methanol development.

Mr. Baldinger has more than nine years of legal experience representing developers, financial institutions, oil and gas companies, electric utilities, contractors, private equity and other investors in the development, operation, acquisition and project financing of domestic and international energy projects and companies.

"We are so happy to welcome Drew back to the firm," says Bob Jewell, Managing Partner of Andrews Kurth. "Not only was he a valued member of our team when he was here, but his experience in the energy arena fits perfectly into our oil and gas, gas-to-liquids and project finance practices."

Mr. Baldinger earned his law degree, with honors, in 2005 from The University of Texas School of Law and his bachelor's degree, with honors, in 2002 from The University of Texas.

"With many decades of energy experience and more than 400 lawyers worldwide, Andrews Kurth has a critical mass of sophisticated energy lawyers with deep experience in every facet of the energy industry," said Mr. Baldinger. "The firm's entrepreneurial spirit and sophisticated understanding of their clients' business issues makes Andrews Kurth a leader in the energy industry."

About Andrews Kurth

Since 1902, Andrews Kurth has built its practice on the belief that "straight talk is good business." Real answers, clear vision and mutual respect define the firm's relationships with clients, colleagues, communities and employees. With more than 400 lawyers across 10 offices worldwide, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in multiple industries. For more information about Andrews Kurth, please visit andrewskurth.com.

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