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

Joined September 2010
Baker Botts represented LGI Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries in connection with a $1.166 billion revolving credit facility, which also provides for a $175 million incremental facility. The financing supports LGI Homes’ operations across 21 states, where the company designs, builds and sells new homes. The Baker Botts team included Clint Culpepper, Tim Taylor, Lakshmi Ramanathan, Adrienne Murr and Jalee Blackwell. Read more here: bit.ly/4hQgxF6
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Baker Botts has earned its strongest Chambers UK results to date, with seven practice rankings and 14 individual lawyer rankings in the 2027 guide. Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4sb9R82
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Baker Botts advised Westlake Royal Roofing LLC on its acquisition of steel roofing operations from Metal Center, Inc., with Tim Taylor, Carina Antweil and Charlie Gili leading the team. Read more here: bit.ly/4jcdg42
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Baker Botts secured a victory for Anker, eliminating a $13.6 million damages award and reversing a finding of willful infringement. The Baker Botts team consisted of Robert Benson, Jeffrey Johnson, Lindsay Volpenhein Cutie and Jennifer Carter. Read more: bit.ly/4rFLZZV
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Baker Botts both increased and improved its rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2027. Twenty lawyers received individual recognition, including six new entries, and the firm earned rankings in ten leading practice areas. Read the full list here: bit.ly/4AIe5Yw
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Baker Botts Tax Partner John Porter spoke with The Wall Street Journal about a U.S. Tax Court dispute over grantor-retained annuity trusts. The firm represents the taxpayers challenging the IRS’s gift tax claim. Read the full story: on.wsj.com/4xLx5T9
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U.S. importers could face higher duties on goods with no Russian content under a new sanctions and tariff law. In a new alert Baker Botts' trade team recommends reviewing supply chains, contracts and counterparties while monitoring administration guidance: bakerbotts.com/thought-leade…
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Baker Botts secured a complete victory in a pro bono copyright and trademark dispute for Jacqueline Espinoza and Estilo Isabella LLC, who were facing trial without counsel. Read more here: bit.ly/4rxy5sz
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In a new interview with The Lawyer, Managing Partner Danny David discussed how Baker Botts is strengthening its longstanding energy and power capabilities through top talent and multidisciplinary experience. Read the full story: bit.ly/4y7iDpD
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We’re excited to welcome Mark Schlackman to Baker Botts as an energy and infrastructure partner in Houston. Mark brings corporate and finance experience with a deep knowledge of energy projects, strengthening the firm’s capabilities. Read more: bit.ly/4xITGzD
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Baker Botts sponsored the 20th Annual Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium, with partners David Cardwell and Paul Cuomo speaking alongside government officials, in-house counsel, and practitioners from around the world. Thank you to the speakers and attendees!
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A recent Law360 Pulse feature highlighted Baker Botts’ annual driver’s license restoration clinic in Louisiana, co-led by Teresa Jones and Louie Layrisson, which helps residents address barriers to mobility, employment, and other basic needs. Read more: bit.ly/4iGyRkG
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Baker Botts Special Counsel Alex Bond spoke with The Wall Street Journal about the legal challenges surrounding the agency’s proposed repeal of carbon standards for coal and newly built natural gas plants. Read the full story here: on.wsj.com/4h86nxL
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Baker Botts has named Katharine Burke as Intellectual Property Chair in the firm’s Washington office. Katharine is a nationally recognized intellectual property litigator and serves as co-chair of the firm's IP Litigation Practice. Read more: bit.ly/3TCePh1
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Baker Botts attorneys advised CenterPoint Energy in connection with four new revolving credit facilities totaling $4.6 billion, providing the company with committed access to capital and financial flexibility. Read more: bit.ly/4iumwQC
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Lawdragon named 14 Baker Botts lawyers to its 2027 Leading Litigators in America list. Congratulations to the Baker Botts lawyers recognized for this achievement!
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Baker Botts advised BKV Corporation in its upsized $500 million convertible senior notes offering. Partner Samantha Crispin and Senior Associate Tala Esmaili led the Baker Botts team on the transaction. Read more on the transaction: bit.ly/4inTK48
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