Doug Getten > Baker Botts L.L.P. > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Baker Botts L.L.P. continues to be rated for debt offerings in the energy sector, which has been given additional strength in high-yield debt and underwriter engagements by the arrival of partner Doug Getten from Paul Hastings LLP; Getten has joined as vice-chair of the capital markets and securities team. The team is also noted for its expertise in MLPs. Chair of the capital markets and securities team Joshua Davidson has an outstanding record, noted for his experience in both issuer and underwriter engagements. Eileen Boyce has been promoted to partner. All named partners are based in Houston. Justin Hoffman left the firm in August 2022.

Baker Botts L.L.P. has outstanding credentials in the energy sector, which provides it with a steady pipeline of equity offering engagements. The firm is regular counsel to both issuers and underwriters. It has a particularly strong record in MLPs, structured equity products and has made a further impression in SPAC IPOs. Joshua Davidson is chair of the capital markets group and Doug Getten is another key partner. Both are based in Houston.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is rated for energy sector high-yield debt offerings. It has historically performed well on the issuer side, but has impressive connections to underwriters, which have been reinforced since the arrival of Doug Getten as vice chair of the capital markets and securities team in 2021. Previously, the firm was active in high-yield offerings by Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and while this sector of the market has quietened, it continues to work closely on offerings linked to M&A transactions. Chair of the capital markets and securities group Joshua Davidson is a further reputed advisor. Named partners are based in Houston. Justin Hoffman left the firm in 2022.