Baker Botts L.L.P.
We are only able to display limited information for this firm. We display more complete information for all of the following firms:
Baker Botts L.L.P. fields a Houston-based team with a global reputation for handling complex electric power litigation across the United States and internationally. The practice represents generators, processors, service providers, transporters, distributors and marketers of electricity produced from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, geothermal and other sources. Its litigation offering is fully integrated with the firm’s regulatory, environmental, appellate and intellectual property capabilities, allowing it to address disputes spanning the entire lifecycle of energy projects. The team is routinely instructed on matters involving the development, production, distribution and marketing of energy products, acting for multinational corporations and other major industry players. Co-head William Kroger is widely regarded as a highly experienced energy litigator. Co-head Louis Layrisson brings a broad trial practice across power, renewables, oil and gas, manufacturing and technology, and advises on risk mitigation for energy infrastructure projects. Amy Hefley adds depth in securities and shareholder litigation for energy companies, while Tina Nguyen regularly supports power sector clients on leases, power purchase agreements and joint ventures.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Baker Botts excels at handling complex, high-value disputes. They were able to quickly and successfully resolve a dispute. On the merits they equally excelled.'
Key clients
- Advanced Energy Capital, LLC and Related Parties
- AES Corporation
Work highlights
Acting for a major joint defence group of traditional and renewable power generators in the Texas MDL proceedings, defending hundreds of energy sector defendants in approximately 244 consolidated lawsuits brought by tens of thousands of claimants, with billions of dollars in damages at stake.


