HOUSTON, June 10, 2026 — Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, announced today that it continues its upward trajectory in The Legal 500 US 2026, earning four Tier 1 rankings alongside gains in both ranked practice areas and individually recognized lawyers.

This year, the firm increased its practice area rankings to 50 and received Tier 1 recognition in the leading areas below:

• Energy Litigation: Electric Power
• Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas – Premium ($500m+)
• Energy Transactions: Electric Power – Mid-market ($0-500m)
• Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas – Large-cap ($500m+)

Baker Botts earned promotions in seven practice areas, up from three last year:

• Antitrust – Cartel
• Dispute Resolution – M&A Litigation: Defense
• Life Sciences
• Trademarks: Non-Contentious
• Venture Capital and Emerging Companies
• Construction
• Real Estate – Mid-market 

The Firm earned new ranked recognition in Structured Finance: Derivatives and Structured Products

Beyond its new and rising rankings, the Firm held its position in 40 additional categories spanning a wide range of industries and practices. Surpassing last year's total, Baker Botts also earned 48 individual lawyer recognitions. These rankings highlight the strength of the Firm’s lawyers at every level, from newly ranked talent to those in the profession's top tiers. 

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.