Former Baker McKenzie Energy Transactions Leader Jumps to McDermott

McDermott Will & Emery has made another splash in Houston this year with the addition of Houston energy deal partner Denmon Sigler.The former Baker McKenzie North American energy transaction practice chair pointed to McDermott’s recent growth in Houston – the office has added eight lawyers this year – and “distinct experience” in the renewable space as influential in her decision to move.“McDermott has a phenomenal, growing platform in the energy sector,” said Sigler, who also held leadership positions at Baker McKenzie related to the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. “It has the full complement of practice areas and expertise…