Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P. has seen impressive growth over the past year with the addition of new clients including notable energy companies and government entities, as well as new practitioners such as Veronica Relea who joined in March 2024 from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP. The group’s expansion can be attributed to its deep expertise in the renewable and alternative energy sector and broad capabilities which cover transactions, regulatory, environmental, and advisory. With an expansive offering, the department is sought after by impressive clients from the financial services and renewable energy sectors to assist with investments, project structuring, financing, and investments, and acquisitions and divestitures, as well as tax structuring, power purchase agreements, and environmental and real estate issues. Heading up the practice is Michael Didriksen who concentrates on M&A, project development, and power purchase agreements. San Francisco’s Dino Barajas is an asset to the team as a result of his aptitude handling acquisitions, dispositions, and divestitures while Houston-based Michael Bresson is the main contact for all tax-related matters such as tax credit monetization transactions and tax equity partnerships. Another key name in the group is John Papaspanos who focuses on debt and equity financings. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York unless stated otherwise.