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Baker Botts (UK) LLP

41 LOTHBURY, LONDON, EC2R 7HF, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 020 7726 3636
Fax:
Fax 020 7726 3637
Web:
www.bakerbotts.com
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in London

Corporate and commercial

Within M&A: lower mid-market, £50m-£250m, tier 5

Baker Botts (UK) LLP delivers an ‘outstanding quality of service’, and advised on 15 deals with a total value of $4bn in 2010. Derek Jones heads the team, which advised Sinochem in relation to its $3bn stake in the Statoil offshore Peregrino oilfield. Other representative clients include GDF Suez and Renaissance Capital. Hamish McArdle is recommended.

Dispute resolution

Within International arbitration, tier 5

Recognised for its energy expertise, Baker Botts (UK) LLP’s recent instructions have included BIT matters and disputes under the Energy Charter Treaty. Jay Alexander transferred to the London office while former London team head Mike Lennon relocated to Houston. Alejandro Escobar became a partner.

Within Public international law, tier 4

Baker Botts (UK) LLP’s Alejandro Escobar is experienced in advising on investment treaty disputes, boundary issues, the Law of the Sea, and international trade agreements, and has handled matters involving multiple jurisdictions and overlapping treaty obligations.

Projects, energy and natural resources

Within Oil and gas, tier 4

Baker Botts (UK) LLP is ‘one of the most qualified oil and gas firms’, with one of the strongest global reputations in the sector. The London team is headed by managing partner Antony Higginson, and acted for GdF Suez on several acquisitions as well as on the sale of assets in the UK and Qatar.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Intellectual property, tier 5

Baker Botts (UK) LLP focuses on the hi-tech, energy and life sciences sectors, and represents Callaway Golf Company, the LEGO Group and Novartis.

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