HOUSTON, NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, D.C., October 6, 2025 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology and life sciences law firm is proud to announce that partners Jennifer Haworth McCandless, Veronica Relea, and Rebecca Seidl-Inglesby have been named to Latinvex’s 2025 list of the Top 100 Female Lawyers (Latin America).

This annual ranking highlights top women attorneys from international firms with a strong focus on Latin America across 15 practice areas. Selection is based on a combination of factors, including recent high-profile work, the firm’s prominence in the region, and recognitions from Chambers, The Legal 500, M&A data from LSEG, and other publicly available sources.

All three honorees have been previously recognized by Latinvex, reflecting their consistent leadership and impact in the region.

Jennifer Haworth McCandless – Arbitration & Litigation

Jennifer is a partner in the firm’s International Disputes practice, with deep experience in investor-state and commercial arbitration. She represents both private investors and sovereigns in high-stakes disputes across key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining, and financial services, with a particular focus on the Americas.

Veronica Relea – Banking; Energy; Project Finance

Veronica advises developers, lenders, sponsors, and private equity firms on complex cross-border finance transactions in Latin America and the U.S. Her practice spans energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors, including acquisition financings and project finance.

Rebecca Seidl-Inglesby – Energy

Rebecca is a leading M&A and projects lawyer focused on the energy and mining sectors and serves as the head of the firm’s Critical Minerals and Metals Subsector. She counsels clients on mergers, stock acquisitions, and strategic joint ventures across Latin America and beyond.

This recognition underscores Baker Botts’ longstanding presence and continued excellence in advising clients across the Latin American market.

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