AUSTIN, February 8, 2026 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, represented FormationQ in its eight-figure seed funding round and in its strategic partnership with the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge.

Baker Botts has advised FormationQ since its inception, guiding the company through its initial corporate formation, and continues to support the company with a cross-border, interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive counsel on intellectual property strategy, international tax, and cross-border governance.

"FormationQ is operating on the cutting edge of what’s possible in the world of quantum, and we’re proud to have served as their legal partners since day one," said Baker Botts Special Counsel Marc Adesso. “When a founder like Nada Hosking is building something this forward-thinking, you need a team that can keep pace and connect the dots across borders. We’re excited about the company’s future.”

Baker Botts’ Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team helps entrepreneurs, high-growth companies, and investors launch, finance, protect, and scale technology-driven businesses. The firm brings corporate, IP, tax, and regulatory capabilities together in one coordinated platform from formation and venture financings to strategic partnerships, licensing, and exits.

Baker Botts Lawyers/Offices Involved:

Corporate: Marc Adesso (Special Counsel, Austin); William Cozzens (Senior Associate, Austin); Rachel Brachman (Associate, Dallas); Circle Robie (Associate, Austin)

Tax: T. Chuck Campbell (Special Counsel, Houston); Graham Brough (Special Counsel, London)

Employee Benefits: Jason Loden (Partner, Dallas)

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