Baker Botts L.L.P.
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With a strong footprint within Texas, New York, and Delaware, Baker Botts L.L.P. defends offices and directors as well as issuers on securities litigation matters, more recently in merger cases, accounting issues, and shareholder actions. The practice group is led by Danny David, Bridget Moore, and Amy Hefley. David, in Houston, specialises in the handling of matters regarding proxy fights and investigations. Undertaking representation of companies and their officers and directors in appraisal actions, breach of fiduciary duty, and derivative suits is an area of strength for Hefley, and David Sterling is recommended for his work in securities class actions both in Texas and nationally: both are based in Houston. Moore is a key contact in the Washington DC office. As of November 2025, Jessica Bateman Pulliam has departed, and from Freshfields, Linda Martin joined the team in New York in April 2025.
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‘We use Baker Botts across a broad range of matters, including Securities Litigation: Defense. Sophisticated and knowledgeable team. Their reputation and quality of work is superb. Very client-friendly and great to work with.’
‘Extremely knowledgeable of applicable legislation and relevant jurisprudence, and keen ability to synthesize and apply to the client's specific circumstances.’
Key clients
- Apache Corporation
- Assertio Holdings, Inc.
Work highlights
Represent Concho Resources Inc., ConocoPhillips Co. as Successor in Interest to Concho, and three former Concho executives in this putative 10b-5 class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Texas.