North America - United States • Finance
Baker Botts L.L.P.
Baker Botts L.L.P. remains best known for its work in the energy sector, drawing on its deep roots in Texas. The firm has also made significant inroads into underwriter-side engagements thanks to recent lateral hires and its growing reputation in the market. In addition, it is at the forefront of offerings by MLPs. Doug Getten has been instrumental in deepening the firm’s connections to major banks, leading the capital markets and MLP practice alongside Joshua Davidson, who is also rated for both issuer and underwriter-side engagements. Carina Antweil and Eileen Boyce are also key members of the team, alongside Preston Bernhisel in Dallas. Named partners are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials
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‘The team was exceptional. They were extremely responsive and very detailed. We had multiple audit firms and they were able to manage all comments seamlessly. Their positive attitude and ability to collaborate with all parties set them apart.’
‘The partner and special counsel that stood out were Carina Antweil and Lakshmi Ramanathan. They went the extra mile every time.’
‘The group was very professional and did a first-rate job on a difficult project.’
Key clients
- Barclays Capital Inc.
- BKV Corporation
- BofA Securities, Inc.
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
- CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
- Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
- Clearway Energy Operating LLC
- Coterra Energy Inc. (formerly Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation)
- DNB Markets, Inc.
- Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
- DZS, Inc.
- EnLink Midstream, LLC
- Imperial Capital
- Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
- Liberty Media Corporation
- Martin Midstream Partners L.P.
- Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
- NRG Energy, Inc.
- Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
- RBC Capital Markets, LLC
- Seaport Global Securities LLC
- SHUAA Capital PSC
- Stephens, Inc.
- Summit Midstream Partners, LP
- Sunnova Energy Corporation
- Swire Pacific Limited
- Transocean Inc.
- Waste Management, Inc.
- Wells Fargo Securities LLC
- Westlake Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented the underwriters in a $1.6bn debentures offering for Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
- Advised WM on a $1.25bn senior notes offering.
- Represented CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp in a $1.2bn offering of senior notes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Samantha Hale Crispin, Josh Davidson, Doug Getten