
Baker Botts L.L.P.‘s M&A litigation practice spans an array of industries, including energy, technology, financial services, healthcare, consumer products, and media. The team has litigators spanning Dallas, Houston, New York, and Washington DC, who defend clients in shareholder disputes, M&A litigation, and securities litigation. The team is led by Houston-based Danny David, who is actively involved in securities litigation matters, including representing Sunnova Energy Corporation and its CEO and CFO in a high-stakes securities litigation case, resulting in a favorable outcome. Fellow Houston co-head Amy Hefley handles day-to-day concerns arising from securities suits against Camber Energy and McDermott International. They are joined by Bridget Moore, who is based in Washington DC. New York-based Richard Harper litigates on behalf of technology, media, and entertainment companies.
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- 'Sophisticated and knowledgeable team. Their reputation and quality of work are superb. Very client-friendly and great to work with.'
Key clients
- Assertio Holdings
- Camber Energy
- Central Garden & Pet Company
- ConocoPhillips/Concho Resources
- Lawal, Kase
- Liberty Latin America
- Liberty Media Corporation
- McDermott International, Inc.
- Naphtha Israel Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
- Qurate Retail
- Sports Media Technology Corp
- Waste Management, Inc.
- Yieldstreet
Work highlights
Representing McDermott International and other related defendants in a series of federal securities class actions arising from McDermott’s $6 billion acquisition of Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I).
Represented Camber Energy, Inc. and its directors and officers in Ronald E. Coggins v. Camber Energy, Inc., et al., a 10b-5 putative securities class action in the Southern District of Texas (No. 4:21-cv-03574).
Representing Liberty Media Corporation and various directors in Vladmir Fishel v. Liberty Media Corporation, et al., Case No. 2021-0820-KSJM, a shareholder derivative action filed in Delaware Chancery Court.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Danny David; Bridget Moore; Amy Hefley
Other key lawyers
Richard Harper

