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Baker Botts Continues to Stand Out in U.S. Energy Rankings

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HOUSTON, June 12, 2024 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology and life sciences law firm, continues to distinguish itself in rankings across the entire energy spectrum.

In Chambers USA, Baker Botts was the only firm with two lawyers ranked in Band 1 or above in the Nationwide: Energy: Electricity (Transactional) category, in addition to being the only firm with two lawyers ranked in Band 1 in the Nationwide: Projects: LNG category. Baker Botts was also the only firm ranked in Band 1 in Nationwide: Oil & Gas Litigation, in addition to earning a Band 1 ranking once again in Nationwide: Energy Transition category, which was first introduced last year.

With respect to Baker Botts’ energy transition-related work, Chambers stated: “The firm has particularly strong capabilities advising on the development and financing of carbon capture and sequestration projects. It has further strength in renewable natural gas and alternative fuels,” adding that “Baker Botts has significant resources and experience to bring to the table in simplifying complex matters. The team are extraordinarily responsive to client requests and requirements.”

“We are proud to once again be recognized as the foremost legal advisor across the energy sector and the “go-to” global law firm for major energy companies and investors. In the midst of rapid changes in the energy business, we have supported our clients in their push for decarbonization and investment in their traditional and energy transition projects, deals and financings,” said Jason Bennett, Co-Head of the Energy Sector and Chair of the Global Projects Department at Baker Botts.

The firm earned Band 1 rankings in five Energy practices in the latest edition of Chambers USA:

  • Nationwide: Energy Transition
  • Nationwide: Oil & Gas Litigation
  • Nationwide: Projects: LNG
  • Texas: Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
  • Texas: Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

Six lawyers achieved a Band 1 ranking in Chambers USA across four Energy categories:

  • James Barkley – Texas: Energy: State & Regulatory Litigation (Electricity); and Texas: Energy: State & Regulatory Litigation (Oil &Gas)
  • Jason Bennett – Nationwide: Projects: LNG
  • David Jetter – Nationwide: Projects: LNG
  • William Kroger – Nationwide: Oil & Gas Litigation
  • Andrea Stover – Texas: Energy: State & Regulatory Litigation (Electricity)
  • Elaine Walsh – Nationwide: Energy: Electricity (Transactional)

In addition, the following lawyers were named “Senior Statespeople”: William Lamb in Nationwide: Energy: Electricity (Transactional); Steven Miles in Nationwide: Projects and Nationwide: Projects: LNG; and Michael Rosenwasser in Nationwide: Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional).

The following Baker Botts lawyers earned new individual lawyer banded rankings:

  • Michelle Boudreaux – Nationwide: Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
  • Jonathan Platt – Nationwide: Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
  • Clint Rancher – Nationwide: Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
  • Juliana Sersen – Texas: Energy: State & Regulatory Litigation (Electricity)

In addition, two lawyers were recognized as “Up and Coming”: Matthew Fusina in Nationwide: Projects: LNG; and Tina Nguyen in Nationwide: Oil & Gas Litigation.

The firm also earned the following Tier 1 practice rankings from The Legal 500 US:

  • Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas
  • Energy Transactions: Electric Power
  • Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas

In the same publication:

  • Jason Newman was newly ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas;
  • Louis Layrisson improved his ranking to Leading Lawyer in Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas; and
  • Elaine Walsh was elevated to the “Hall of Fame” category in Energy Transactions: Electric Power.

In addition, the following six energy lawyers were again recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” or “Hall of Fame”:

  • Jason Bennett (Leading Lawyer) – Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas
  • Michael Didriksen (Leading Lawyer) – Energy: Renewable/Alternative Power; and Energy Transactions: Electric Power
  • William Kroger (Hall of Fame) – Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas
  • Jay Ryan (Leading Lawyer) – Energy Regulation: Electric Power
  • Michael Yuffee (Leading Lawyer) – Energy Regulation: Electric Power
  • Steven Miles (Hall of Fame) – Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas

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.

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