Corporate

Baker Botts lawyers handle a full range of corporate, securities and financing matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), public and private securities offerings and institutional and other specialized financings. Our corporate group is recognized for its depth of experience, and several of our corporate lawyers have served as general counsel and in-house counsel at publicly traded companies.

As a result of the firm's long-standing position as principal legal counsel to many companies in the energy sector, Baker Botts has played a major role in the restructuring of various parts of that segment of American business. In addition to energy transactions in regions throughout the world, the firm represents numerous technology and media clients in some of the industry's most important and transformative transactions.

The firm's Corporate lawyers handle a full range of corporate, securities and financing matters, including public offerings and private placements of equity and debt for both issuers and underwriters or placement agents. Our Corporate lawyers work with our clients to assist in the design of new securities.

We represent companies of all sizes, and have been especially active in the energy, energy services, energy transportation, telecommunications, media and computer (hardware and software) service industries in recent years. Additionally, we have deep experience in representing industry leaders in complex outsourcing and technology transactions. We also handle a variety of international business transactions on behalf of many domestic and international clients.

Our lawyers also have extensive experience in private equity and venture capital fund transactions and specialized financings in both domestic and international contexts. In addition, we work on complex business restructurings, both in and outside of court-supervised bankruptcy proceedings.

In addition, we regularly represent special committees of the boards of publicly held companies and, together with our trial lawyers, conduct a broad range of internal investigations, including those relating to compliance with the federal securities laws enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are also experienced in counseling senior executives, boards of directors and their committees in corporate governance matters, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ("CJRS") - UK Government Support Reduces

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On 1 August 2021 the UK government furlough support will further reduce in the wind-down prior to the CJRS ceasing at the end of September 2021. As previously noted in our update of 9 March 2021; UK Budget 2021-Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employed Income Scheme employees on furlough will continue to be entitled to 80% of their capped furlough wage for time spent on furlough. However, from 1 July, employers are required to pay 10% of the capped furlough wage and the UK Government  pays 70% of the capped furlough wage. The reimbursement element reduces again from 1 August to 60%, before the CJRS ends on September 30, 2021. At present, despite lobbying, the government is not minded to extend the CJRS generally or for specific sectors such as travel and entertainment where restrictions have limited the ability to re-open and/or open and operate at full capacity.

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Hart Energy's 2021 Energy Capital Conference

Please join us in attending Hart Energy's 2021 Energy Capital Conference at the Omni Houston Hotel on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT.

Data Transfer Restriction in KSA

Baker Botts in partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel, Middle East and North Africa, is delighted to participate in a discussion around data transfer restrictions in KSA.

Introductory Guide to SPACs in the Middle East

Please join Baker Botts and SHUAA Capital on Tuesday 18 May for a webinar discussing key considerations around Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) opportunities in Middle Eastern markets.

A Conversation with Walter Isaacson: The Biotech Revolution and the Woman Who Launched It

In celebrating International Women's Day, Baker Botts is a proud sponsor, in partnership with the Chapter Network of The National Association of Corporate Directors, of the virtual conversation with Walter Isaacson and Dr. Helene Gayle, President & CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, on Monday, March 8, 2021 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT.

2020 Virtual M&A Primer

On December 1, 3, 8 and 10 at 11:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT, Baker Botts is hosting the Virtual M&A Primer, presented by the Baker Botts Corporate group across various offices.

Kayo Women's Virtual Energy Summit

Baker Botts is a proud supporter of the 2020 Kayo Women's Virtual Energy Summit September 8-11.

Baker Botts' Fourth Annual Health Technology Pitch Event 

Baker Botts (UK) LLP, in association with the Digital Health & Care Alliance and Ascendant Corporate Finance, will host its fourth annual Health Technology pitch event on Wednesday 5 February 2020 at the London Baker Botts office.

2020 Houston Board of Directors Forum

The third annual Houston Board of Directors Forum is a half day event that will address hot topics and critical issues affecting Boards and Corporate Directors in 2020.

Radical Futures & AI Quantum Discussion

Baker Botts is delighted to host a discussion on Radical Futures, AI & Quantum, organized by Zee West from The Future Crowd/We are Fintech.

Baker Botts' 3rd Annual Cleantech Pitch Event

Baker Botts in partnership with NovAzure Consulting, is delighted to invite you to our 3rd annual Cleantech and Renewables pitch event on Tuesday 15 October 2019 at our London office.

2019 Houston M&A School

Let us help you train your M&A professionals! This school is for in-house legal, corporate, investment banking and private equity professionals. It will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the M&A process and agreements associated with M&A transactions. Invited organizations will have the exclusive opportunity to enroll their professionals, free of charge.

Global Corporate Venturing

Baker Botts is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 Global Corporate Venturing Symposium in London, being held on 22nd and 23rd May, 2019. The symposium joins business leaders from the corporate venturing and wider high growth business ecosystem together for the two day GCV Symposium covering innovation and strategy.

SXSW 2019

Baker Botts is hosting an immersive panel discussion and emerging company showcase focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.

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JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Reception

Baker Botts will be hosting a private reception at the JW Marriott located in San Francisco Union Square on Tuesday January 8, 2019.

Venture Houston

Baker Botts is sponsoring the Venture Houston Conference on November 8-9 in Houston.

Startup Law 101: Washington DC

Startup Law 101 is a free workshop for female entrepreneurs that will be held at Google’s DC office. 

TechGCx Private Lunch and CLE

On July 25th, Baker Botts sponsored the TechGCx Private Lunch + CLE and presented an interactive discussion on “Maximizing Impact In-house.”

TechGCx Private Dinner and CLE

On July 25th, Baker Botts sponsored the TechGC Private Dinner + CLE and presented an interactive discussion on “Competitive IP Disputes for Market Share.”

31st Annual University of Texas Technology Law Conference

On May 24-25th, Austin Corporate Partner and local department chair, Jordan Herman, will discuss Key Considerations in the Acquisition of Private Technology Companies and San Francisco Corporate Partner, Samuel Dibble, will discuss Distributed Ledger Technology at the University of Texas 31st Annual Technology Law Conference. 

Innovation Showcase 2018

Join us for our roundtable panel "Exit Here: M&A, Private Equity, or IPO?"

Global Corporate Venturing

Baker Botts is a sponsor of the 2018 Global Corporate Venturing Symposium in London, on 22-23 May, 2018.

Marketplace Risk Management Conference

Join Amy Conway-Hatcher and Cynthia Cole on May 22 at the Marketplace Risk Management Conference to discuss topics most relevant for web and mobile marketplace technology companies in the sharing, on-demand, gig, peer-to-peer and collaborative economy.

MLP Annual Investor Conference

Baker Botts is a sponsor of the Master Limited Partnership Association's (MLPA) 2018 MLP & Energy Infrastructure Conference.

Baker Botts' Sponsored Dialogue with the FBI

On May 19th, Baker Botts Partners Yan Zhang, Jonathan Shapiro and Kaylee Yang will be moderating an interactive discussion on trade secrets, industrial espionage and export controls.

Fearless Entrepreneurs: Unstoppable & Extraordinary

The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern Alumni Association will host “Fearless Entrepreneurs: Unstoppable & Extraordinary,” at Northwestern University’s San Francisco Office on March 8, at 6pm PT.

Board of Directors Forum

We will discuss the hot topics and challenges confronting directors across industries in 2018 and offer up best practices for facing these challenges.

What does Blockchain Mean for the Energy Market?

Baker Botts in partnership with NovAzure hosted an innovative an evening event  to discuss what blockchain means for energy players and what the opportunities are in a disrupted energy market. 

Privcap's Game Change: Energy 2017 Conference 

Now in its fourth year, Privcap’s Game Change: Energy 2017 Conference will once again bring together senior private equity executives, institutional investors and a range of experts from government and industry.

Global Corporate Venturing

Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) convened its first energy corporate venturing conference in Houston, at which Neil chaired the ten pitches by energy technology companies.

7th Oilfield Services Law Conference

The conference is presented by Institute for Energy Law (IEL) of The Center for American and International Law, an organization that provides educational and professional opportunities for lawyers and other professionals in the energy industry.

Baker Botts M&A Tool Kit Series

This school is for in-house legal, corporate, investment banking and private equity professionals. It will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the M&A process and agreements associated with M&A transactions.

Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation

Baker Botts is proud to support and sponsor the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Washington, DC.

ACC NYC’s In-House Toolkit

On June 15, Baker Botts is pleased to host a 50-minute interactive panel on “Ethical Considerations In Business Transactions”.

Cyber Security and the looming impact of GDPR

Widely publicized cyber-attacks are becoming an almost daily occurrence and represent a whole new world of risk for companies. Attacks of this nature can have significant financial and reputational implications, not to mention the widespread corporate disruption they can cause.

Global Corporate Venturing Symposium

Now in its seventh year, the GCV Symposium is the leading event for global corporate venturing professionals, and has experienced exponential growth, attracting an enviable list of speakers and international senior delegates.

Cybersecurity - Is Your Company Prepared?

The proposed interactive workshop will be presented by Baker Botts partner Abdullah Mutawi who leads the firm's Middle East technology and cyber security practice. The workshop will equip you with valuable, practical, and legal knowledge and will cover various topics.

MLP Qualifying Income Regulations

On February 22nd, Baker Botts tax lawyers Michael Bresson, Stephen Marcus, Chuck Campbell and Jared Meier  discussed new regulations and the implications for the MLP industry.

Baker Botts California MCLE Event

With the January MCLE compliance deadline rapidly approaching, please join Baker Botts for a day of hard-to-get MCLE credits on various issues including elimination of bias, competence/substance abuse, and legal ethics.

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