About

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts’ bankruptcy practice advises clients through all stages of financial distress, including out‑of‑court workouts, reorganizations, and liquidations. The team represents financially troubled companies, creditors, committees, asset purchasers, and financial institutions across nearly every major industry and region in the United States. With restructuring professionals based in Texas and New York, the firm has built a strong national presence in distressed asset acquisitions and dispositions, complex bankruptcy litigation, and advising boards of directors of Chapter 11 debtors throughout reorganization proceedings.

To learn more about our practice, visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/corporate/financial-restructuring

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts maintains an active practice advising clients on reorganization cases and liquidations, with strength in related litigation. The team also has expertise in out-of-court workouts. Recognized for its work in the oil and gas sector, Baker Botts has notable experience in representing creditors, committees and asset acquirers. The expertise of the firm covers distressed asset acquisitions and dispositions.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts conducted an independent investigation for Enviva’s Special Committee into numerous pre‑bankruptcy transactions and potential estate claims leading up to Enviva’s March 2024 Chapter 11 filing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Prince
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James Prince
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
3
Band 3
James Prince has a strong restructuring practice and represents clients such as debtors, creditors and third-party capital providers.

James is attentive, knowledgeable, and a strategic thinker.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

James Prince
3
James Prince
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
3
Band 3

Members

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James Prince

James Prince

Head of Department

Kevin Chiu

Micheline Deeik

Mike Bengtson

Samantha Hale Crispin

Head of Department

Shelby V. Saxon