Hayden Baker has joined Troutman Sanders LLP as a partner in the firm’s Capital Projects and Infrastructure Practice. Baker, who is based in the firm’s New York office, previously practiced at Sullivan & Worcester LLP. Baker assists clients in mergers and acquisitions, energy and infrastructure projects, real estate deals and financing transactions. He has represented companies, private equity investors and financial institutions in hundreds of transactions totaling more than $100 billion in investment and regularly advises clients in the energy, chemicals, technology and infrastructure sectors.

“Hayden’s broad transactional background and environmental expertise as well as his private equity relationships make him an ideal fit for the firm and our clients,” said Amie Colby, chair of the firm’s Energy and Regulatory Department.

“Hayden’s sophisticated yet practical approach to transactions will benefit our clients in New York and beyond,” said Craig Kline, New York managing partner. “He has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions within energy markets and is a welcome addition to our growing team.”

Troutman Sanders’ New York office now boasts nearly 100 attorneys and spans diverse practices. The firm’s Capital Projects and Infrastructure group represents investors, lenders, utilities, independent power producers and developers in energy and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States and around the world. The practice specializes in designing unique financing structures for the clean energy markets and is continually involved in some of the largest utility-scale solar projects in the nation.

“Troutman Sanders’ broad capabilities within the energy and infrastructure industries align well with my practice,” Baker said. “I look forward to working with the team to continue to deliver on behalf of my clients.”

Baker received his bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College and his J.D. from American University.