Baker Botts Earns Expanded Recognition in The Legal 500 UK 2027
LONDON, September 30, 2026 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, achieved strong results in The Legal 500 UK 2027, securing rankings across 10 practice areas and 20 individual lawyer rankings, a more than 40% increase from the previous year.
The 2027 guide reflects the breadth of Baker Botts' UK practice, with a new Firm to Watch designation in Debt Capital Markets and an enhanced ranking in Infrastructure Project Finance. The firm also maintained its positions across M&A, international arbitration, public international law, emerging markets, oil and gas, construction, intellectual property and IT and telecoms.
Individual lawyer results also grew significantly with six new entries. The following lawyers received individual rankings, with some recognized across multiple categories:
Five firm lawyers were ranked as Leading Associates in this year’s guide:
The Legal 500 editorial commentary also highlights the work of Derek Jones, David Marshall, David Turner, Stuart Blythe, Alistair Wishart and Costa Smith.
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.
