Baker Botts L.L.P.

Managing Partner (firm wide): Danny David

Partner-in-Charge (London): Mark Rowley

Number of Partners in London: 15

Number of Associates/Counsel in London: 30

International Offices: Austin, Brussels, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, New York, Palo Alto, Riyadh, San Francisco, Singapore, and Washington D.C.

THE FIRM 

With origins dating back to 1840, the firm that started in Houston, Texas has a global footprint to include offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, advising clients in over 180 countries around the world. Baker Botts ranks among the largest law firms in the US and conducts operations on a basis that is global in scope and influence.

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK 

The London office was established in 1998 and consists of a team of English and internationally qualified lawyers. The firm’s lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the complex legal issues facing any enterprise looking to invest and do business in the UK, and across continental Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Energy & Projects:  

The firm has one of the largest dedicated oil and gas, energy and energy transition practices in the UK. This team advises on all aspects of energy through acquisitions of interests through exploration, production, decommissioning, financing and disposals. The team predominantly advises on matters taking place outside of the UK including CIS, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Dispute Resolution:  

The London dispute resolution team is rated one of the best in the world and handles some of the largest most complex litigation, international arbitration and mediation matters. The London team does not just manage cases but takes them successfully to hearings before the world’s premier arbitrators.

Corporate: 

The firm’s London corporate practice is deeply entrenched in transactional work in all its forms, from M&A to joint ventures, to advice on capital markets. The firm also has a thriving private equity and venture capital practice. Particular industry focuses include technology, media, telecoms, digital infrastructure, energy, petrochemicals, life sciences and financial services sectors.

Banking & Finance:  

The firm’s banking and finance team represents lenders and borrowers in financing transactions particularly in the natural resources and energy sectors. The London team has extensive experience advising on all aspects of financings particularly in Africa, Eastern Europe, and the CIS.

Intellectual Property: 

The UK practice is a seamlessly integrated part of a 180 lawyer-strong international offering. The firm works extensively with colleagues to help clients leverage intellectual property to take advantage of their most valuable opportunities and to defend their businesses and intellectual property from any potential threats. The firm advises on UK domestic, cross border and international matters governed by English law, covering disputes, brands and commercial issues across the full range of IP rights.

Antitrust and Competition: 

The firm’s Antitrust practice is one of the most highly regarded in the world. The UK practice covers the full spectrum of antitrust matters including securing UK, EU, and international merger approvals for transactions; and handling competition litigation including numerous complex class actions, and suspected cartel and abuse of dominance investigations (representing defendants and complainants).

CLIENTS 

The firm’s clients include private and public companies, banks, insurance companies, investment banking and venture capital firms, nonprofits organisations, estates, partnerships and government agencies.

INTERNATIONAL 

The London office is an integral part of the Baker Botts network of offices that includes Austin, Brussels, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, New York, Palo Alto, Riyadh, San Francisco, Singapore and Washington. The firm is a member of Lex Mundi.