Baker Botts L.L.P., Corporate/M&A | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts has a nationally recognized and ranked M&A practice, with over 50 partners who have a significant M&A practice. Over the last five years, our lawyers have worked on nearly 500 M&A transactions in excess of $500 billion around the world, for over 250 different clients. We handle a variety of international business transactions and regulatory problems in acquisitions on behalf of numerous domestic and foreign clients. Our lawyers are experienced in all aspects relevant to a business acquisition, sale or combination, including corporate, securities, finance, tax, antitrust, energy regulation, employee benefits, environmental law and litigation. We have represented clients and advised special committees of the board of directors in restructurings, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, spin-offs and split-offs. We frequently represent various global investment banking firms acting as financial advisers in mergers and acquisitions. Through our enduring relationships with industry leaders, we have earned our clients’ confidence to regularly engage us for their most challenging transactions.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/corporate/mergers-and-acquisitions

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts LLP offers strong capabilities in energy-related transactions, often handling substantial acquisitions and dispositions. The corporate team advises a diverse client portfolio, including buyers, sellers, financial advisers and investment banks. The firm's expertise covers transactions in the media, telecommunications and technology sectors, among others. A network of offices across Europe, Asia and the Middle East supports its international deal capacity.

Notable practitioners

Michael Didriksen and Jonathan Gordon are key contacts.

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Work Highlights

Baker Botts LLP advised Grain Capital in its acquisition of 123.Net.

Strengths

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Baker Botts provides very thoughtful recommendations, with a strong knowledge of the law and a tireless work ethic. The firm is also capable of handling complex global assignments.