About

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts has played a significant role in the evolution of the energy industry from its earliest days. With over 175 years of experience in the energy industry, our Litigation Practice has grown and diversified with the industry, and today we are one of the world’s leading law firms serving the needs of clients in the energy sector.

We handle litigation for producers, processors, transporters, distributors and marketers of all forms of energy - oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, coal and electricity, as well as for the many service companies that support these activities.

We have a history of representing clients before federal and state trial and appellate courts and before federal and state regulatory bodies as well as in front of arbitration panels around the globe.

We handle disputes involving all aspects of the exploration, production, distribution, and marketing of energy products, including:

  • Upstream Oil and Gas Operations​
  • Royalty Disputes-Private Litigation
  • Royalty Disputes-Government Actions
  • Supply Contract Litigation
  • Service Contract Litigation
  • Energy Project Construction Disputes
  • Downstream Operations and Contracts
  • Market Manipulation and Consumer Price-Fixing Litigation
  • Regulatory Reviews and Rate-Making Proceedings
  • Government Investigations and Litigation
  • Trans-national Litigation

To learn more about our practice, please visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/litigation/energy-litigation

Chambers Review

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Oil & Gas Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts L.L.P. has a preeminent oil and gas litigation practice providing expert representation to multinational companies, service companies, shale play independents and investors. Offers enviable strength in high-stakes multidistrict and class action litigation arising from exploration, production and transportation activities, particularly in the context of horizontal drilling. Capable of handling disputes involving leases and royalty payments, as well as alleged breaches of contract, joint operating and joint development agreements.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts advised EOG Resources in exploration and production matters across its multi-basin portfolio. The firm represented EOG in numerous disputes including, lease interpretation, royalty obligations, water use and surface use.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jason Newman
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Jason Newman
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Jason Newman has considerable expertise in handling complex litigation arising from horizontal drilling, including lease termination and royalty payment issues as well as surface use and joint operating agreement disputes.

He is an oil and gas subject matter expert.

Jason is an experienced commercial trial lawyer with broad experience in the energy field.

William Kroger
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William Kroger
Head of Oil & Gas Litigation
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William Kroger is an esteemed attorney with considerable expertise handling lease, contract and broader oil and gas industry disputes concerning the exploration, production and transportation of oil and gas.

William's legal mind is absolutely first-rate.

Louis “Louie” Layrisson
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Louis “Louie” Layrisson
Head of Oil & Gas Litigation
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Louis Layrisson is highly regarded for his work in oil and gas litigation. He frequently advises investors, operators, service companies and refineries on a broad array of disputes arising from exploration and production activities.

Louie is quick and practical in helping build strategies.

Aaron Streett
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Aaron Streett
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Aaron Streett expertly handles oil and gas royalty class actions as part of his wider appellate and commercial litigation practice.
Amy Hefley
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Amy Hefley
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Amy Hefley is recognized for her strong litigation practice and offers particular expertise in the oil and gas sector.

Amy is a strong litigator.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.

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USA - Nationwide

Oil & Gas Litigation

Jason Newman
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Jason Newman
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Band 1
William Kroger
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William Kroger
Head of Oil & Gas Litigation
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Louis “Louie” Layrisson
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Louis “Louie” Layrisson
Head of Oil & Gas Litigation
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Aaron Streett
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Aaron Streett
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Band 3
Amy Hefley
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Amy Hefley
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Band 3

Members

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Bejamin Gonsoulin

Chauntelle Wood White

Liam O'Rourke

Louis “Louie” Layrisson

Louis “Louie” Layrisson

Head of Department

Tiffany Means

William Kroger

William Kroger

Head of Department