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Baker Botts is an international law firm recognized as a leader in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors.
Since serving as a Federal Circuit clerk, Partner Michael Hawes has monitored that court's precedential opinions and prepares a deeply outlined index by subject matter of relevant legal points. Michael's Second Quarter 2025 Snapshot can be viewed here: okt.to/FP4hvk

Read the latest Of Counsel report for a spotlight on Mona Dajani – whose name, according to the publication, is synonymous with “forward-thinking strategy, rock-solid execution, and a tireless commitment to helping clients drive the future of energy.” okt.to/A7NIRU

In the latest episode of Environmental Evolutions, Linn Bumpers and Martha Thompson discuss the regulatory landscape of PFAS, or Forever Chemicals, under the second Trump administration. Listen here: okt.to/FCrcZG

The Baker Botts Singapore office has been shortlisted for the Projects Firm of the Year award at Law.com's upcoming 2025 Asia Legal Awards! Honorees will be recognized at an award ceremony on September 10, 2025. Congratulations to our Singapore team!

Partner Shailesh Sahay returns on July 31, 2025 with the Beltway Buzz, featuring Mandy Gunasekara, Principal and General Counsel at Section VII Capital, LLC. Dive into the rapidly changing energy and environmental regulatory framework: okt.to/CsKOlN

No deal is too small! Read Partner Hugh Hollman's Financier Worldwide article for tips on navigating U.S. and EU scrutiny of below-threshold deals: okt.to/fbj6a5

Baker Botts has been named the #1 law firm for Business and Innovation by Bloomberg law in its inaugural Leading Law Firms survey. Thank you to all our innovative clients and lawyers for making this possible! Learn more: okt.to/cdFlPw

In partnership with Koch and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, we are honored to have been named the Pro Bono Institute's 2025 CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award recipients. Learn more about our partnership here: okt.to/k4tupG

Texas recently enacted its Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. Matthew Baker, Samir Bhavsar, Parker Hancock, Michelle Molner, and Justin Bryant break down what companies need to know: okt.to/I2R7Ac

Baker Botts was proud to represent Par Pacific Holdings in its establishment of a joint venture for renewable fuels in Hawaii with Mitsubishi Corporation and ENEOS Corporation. Learn more: okt.to/tKfoxA

Catriona Hatton, Sofia Doudountsaki, and Ciara Barbu-O'Connor discuss the latest developments and implications for deal strategy regarding EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation & M&A in our latest Antitrust client update. Learn more: okt.to/O0ympI

Baker Botts is proud to once again be named an "Equal Access to Justice Champion" by Houston Volunteer Lawyers, the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Harris County and the surrounding areas. Learn more about our #probono work here: okt.to/KhxnLv

In their Tech Capital article, Baker Botts Partner Derek Jones and Associate Nikolai Gryzunov discuss FiWi projects - which they note are posited to accelerate technological development: okt.to/HfTybG

In May 2025, the Treasury Department, as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), announced a new “fast track process to facilitate greater investment in U.S. businesses from ally and partner sources.” Learn more: okt.to/X5NA1F

Texas Senate Bill 6 introduces a new regulatory framework for managing “Large Loads” (≥75 MW) and co-located generation. The Public Utility Commission of Texas is holding a workshop on July 21, 2025 to discuss the bill's implementation. Learn more: okt.to/LHfUO3

Baker Botts is proud to have advised the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its debut €350 million Eurobond issuance. Our team included Partners Patrick Lyons and Jennifer Rees, with Senior Associate Amy Rees in London. Learn more: okt.to/3pcAGE

Baker Botts is proud to sponsor Infocast’s inaugural PowerUp Data Center Summit on July 21-23, 2025 in Dulles, VA.

We were proud to represent Recharge in its sale to Coda. The cross-border deal enhances Coda’s European footprint and direct-to-consumer reach, while giving Recharge access to B2B expertise and growth opportunities in Asian markets. Learn more: okt.to/EJQXzS

In this update, our lawyers analyze the effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and the President’s July 7th BOC Order on clean energy tax incentives. Read it here: okt.to/8eWj1T

The U.S. Senate recently voted to fully remove the previously proposed ten-year moratorium on regulation of #AI by states after the provision’s passage by the House. Learn more from Sarah Dodson, Rich Harper, Margaret Welsh and Nick Palmieri: okt.to/U3oipy
