Department profile
Baker Botts L.L.P.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Baker Botts L.L.P.

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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

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas

Band 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

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  • 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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  • Its team of partners and legal team members are transparent, experienced and insightful.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • It is very good in terms of thinking about strategic issues and managing the different constituencies and it has a lot of experience in those issues and its rapport with the courts is really impressive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James Prince
    Band 3James Prince

    James Prince

    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.

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Ranked Individuals at Baker Botts L.L.P. (1)

Texas

Members

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  • Mike Bengtson

  • Samantha Hale Crispin

    Head of Department

  • Kevin Chiu

  • Micheline Deeik

  • James Prince

    Head of Department

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  • Shelby V. Saxon

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