Baker Botts has been recognized by The Texas Lawbook as a leading adviser in capital markets and M&A, reflecting the scale, sophistication and consistency of the firm’s transactional work during the first half of 2026.

Baker Botts earned top-five positions across all four of the publication’s capital markets categories—one of only two firms to accomplish that distinction. The firm advised on 26 Texas-led capital markets transactions valued at approximately $18.52 billion and 28 Texas-related transactions valued at approximately $18.85 billion.

The results span multibillion-dollar public and private debt offerings, investment-grade and high-yield notes, initial public offerings and secondary offerings. Notable representations included CenterPoint Energy’s $2.64 billion of coordinated debt offerings, Sysco Corporation’s $1.25 billion senior-notes offering and HMH Holding Inc.’s initial public offering.

Baker Botts also demonstrated standout strength in M&A. Partners David Jetter, Samantha Crispin and Sarah Dodson were each ranked among the top 25 lawyers by Texas-related deal value, making Baker Botts one of only four firms with three lawyers represented.

The recognition highlights the firm's experience helping clients access capital and execute significant transactions across industries and markets.

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.