March 27, 2025 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology and life sciences law firm, earned four practice rankings and increased individual lawyer rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide. The rankings further affirm Baker Botts' position as a leader in delivering innovative, results-driven solutions to clients across Europe and the Middle East.

The firm’s Europe and Middle East offices earned the following practice rankings: 

• Competition: EU and Global (Belgium)
• Commercial, Corporate and M&A (UAE)
• Infrastructure and Projects (incl. Project Finance) (UAE)
• Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Saudi Arabia)

Key lawyers have been acknowledged for their contributions and recognized as “Hall of Fame” and “Leading Partner”: 

• Catriona Hatton (Hall of Fame) – Competition EU & Global (Belgium)
• Mark Bisch (Leading Partner) – Commercial, Corporate and M&A (UAE)
• Chad Passlow – Infrastructure and Projects (incl. Project Finance) (UAE)

ABOUT BAKER BOTTS L.L.P.
Baker Botts is an international law firm whose lawyers practice throughout a network of offices around the globe. Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients' industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors. Since 1840, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit bakerbotts.com.