K&L Gates has strengthened its energy sector expertise by appointing Brad Roach as a partner in its energy, infrastructure, and resources practice in Singapore. This strategic recruitment, disclosed by the firm on [Monday](https://www.klgates.com/KL-Gates-Expands-Energy-Capabilities-with-Energy-Team-in-Singapore-11-11-2024), represents the firm’s growing commitment to expanding its capabilities in Southeast Asia’s energy market.
Brad Roach, with his extensive experience, will focus on mergers and acquisitions within the upstream oil and gas, LNG, power, and downstream sectors across Southeast Asia. This appointment is a significant move for K&L Gates as it looks to bolster its presence in the region’s competitive energy landscape.
Joining Roach is Alexandra Jones, who has been brought on board as a senior associate. Both Roach and Jones made the move from [Gibson Dunn](https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/gibson-dunn-2021-08-20/), a firm where they previously collaborated on various high-profile energy transactions.
This addition of seasoned professionals like Roach signals K&L Gates’ ambition to enhance its offerings and strengthen its strategic position within the energy sector. For more details on this development, readers are encouraged to visit [Bloomberg Law](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/k-l-gates-recruits-brad-roach-as-energy-partner-in-singapore).