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Baker Botts is an international law firm recognized as a leader in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors.

Joined September 2010
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Baker Botts Partner Jon Feldhammer spoke with The Wall Street Journal on the proposed California Billionaire Tax Act, offering insight into how net worth based taxation can shape behavior, often in ways the drafters potentially did not intend. Read more: wsj.com/personal-finance/tax…
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The Texas Supreme Court’s recent decision in K&K Inez Properties v. Kolle gives practical guidance on what evidence is needed to name someone as a “responsible third party” under Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Read more: texaslawbook.net/defining-re…
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For decades, the SEC has relied on disgorgement in enforcement actions. Recent case law, combined with a 2022 statutory amendment, has created uncertainty around what disgorgement actually means and how far it reaches. Read more: bakerbotts.com/thought-leade…
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State cosmetics laws are expanding with unprecedented speed and scope, and for several states, 2026 marks a shift from legislative enactment to implementation and enforcement. George Fibbe, Teresa Jones, and Ariel June give more insights here: law360.com/articles/2484741
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Baker Botts climbed to 50 practice area rankings in The Legal 500 US 2026, including Tier 1 spots across energy litigation and transactions and 48 individual lawyer recognitions. Read more: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/06/…
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Baker Botts advised the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its €800 million 5.000% Notes due 2031, listed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. Lawyers Patrick Lyons, Jennifer Rees and Amy Rees led the transaction team. Read more: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/06/…
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Baker Botts earned recognition across the U.S. and U.K. in the IAM Patent 1000 2026, including a Gold ranking for patent litigation in Texas, one of only six firms in the guide's top tier. Read more: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/06/…
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Business of Fashion reports brand management firms are moving upmarket, targeting culturally relevant, financially stronger brands and investing actively in their growth. The publication spoke with Partner Suzi Hengl on how transactions are evolving. businessoffashion.com/articl…
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Baker Botts served as regulatory counsel to American Industrial Partners and Molycop on the $1.5 billion sale of Molycop to Tega Industries and Apollo Funds. Molycop supplies grinding media to more than 400 mines across 40 countries. Learn more: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/06/…
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Baker Botts earned 59 practice and 125 lawyer rankings in Chambers USA 2026, with top recognition spanning energy, disputes, transactions, intellectual property and tax. The gains reflect a year of record growth, strengthening practices nationwide More: bit.ly/4frGcmI
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Baker Botts secured a win on summary judgment for Ribbon Communications in New York, following a long-running dispute tied to Charter’s VoIP patent litigation with Sprint and their $220 million global settlement. Learn more about the win: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/05/…
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Baker Botts represented Transmission Developers, Inc. on the development, permitting, and operation of the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a $6 billion transmission project delivering 1,250 MW of hydropower to New York City. Learn more: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/05/…
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Significant changes to ICC arbitration rules just took effect, and some decisions now need to be made much earlier. A new Baker Botts client update walks through how the changes may affect timing, cost, and strategy. Read more: bakerbotts.com/thought-leade…
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Baker Botts represented NCS Multistage in its definitive agreement to be acquired by Weatherford. NCS provides engineered products and services that support well completion and field development across North America and international markets. Read more: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/05/…
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Baker Botts represented Eldorado Drilling AS, a Norwegian independent drilling contractor, in its $257.6 million all-cash acquisition of Vantage Drilling International Ltd., alongside a related reorganization and financings. More: bit.ly/4uDp1mI
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The SEC has proposed amendments aimed at encouraging companies to go and stay public, and if adopted, they could extend meaningful relief to a majority of public companies currently navigating stringent reporting requirements. Learn more: bakerbotts.com/thought-leade…
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Alhassane Barry, Baker Botts' Non-U.S. Global Head of Mining and Metals, recently spoke with Law.com on the growing outbound mining opportunities being pursued as part of broader strategic investment initiatives. Read more: law.com/international-editio…
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As we commemorate Memorial Day, we honor all military service members who “gave their last full measure of devotion” to cause and country. We recognize the immense sacrifice of all Gold Star Families in our Baker Botts community and across the country. #DiversityInAction
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Baker Botts is proud to have advised Veriten in the initial close of its second flagship energy venture fund, Fund II, securing more than $105 million in capital commitments. Read more: bakerbotts.com/news/2026/05/…
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Baker Botts represented CenterPoint Energy, Inc. as it entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with sixteen financial institutions and their affiliates or agents in connection with the commencement of a new at-the-market ("ATM") offering program. bakerbotts.com/news/2026/05/…
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