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Baker Botts Partners Jason Bennett and Chad Passlow were featured in Gulf Business discussing how geopolitical disruptions to global LNG trade have pushed force majeure clauses back into focus. Read more: okt.to/ECa3NB

Baker Botts represented Westlake Corporation in a $1.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that replaces the company’s existing facility and supports general corporate purposes. Read more: okt.to/caedsU

Baker Botts celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month, recognizing the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans across our communities and profession. #BBDiversityinAction

Read our April Intellectual Property Report for a roundup of recent thought leadership from our team: okt.to/6stO3j

Baker Botts earned enhanced recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide, with six practice rankings and four individual lawyer rankings, highlighting the firm’s continued growth and prominence across Europe and the Middle East. Read more: okt.to/bfAm2T

Baker Botts represented HMH Holding Inc. in its initial public offering of 10,520,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $20.00 per share, listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker "HMH." Read more: okt.to/GxP8fV

In the newest chapter of our Law of War series, Evan Koster, David Applebaum, Michael Yuffee, Michael Loesch, and Tiffany Means examine the legal implications of the Iran conflict on oil and gas trading. Read more: okt.to/GJhjN4

Law360 has selected Baker Botts IP Partner Jennifer Tempesta to serve on the publication's Intellectual Property Editorial Advisory Board. The board provides feedback on Law360’s coverage and offer expert insight to help shape future reporting.

Baker Botts has been recognized in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30, a ranking of the world’s leading international arbitration practices, announced during Paris Arbitration Week. Read more: okt.to/bmKuJg

Baker Botts has published its 2025 U.S. Energy Industry Report, which captures a year defined by record power demand, rapid shifts in federal policy, and the growing convergence of energy, digital infrastructure, and geopolitics.   Read more: bakerbotts.com/services/indus…

Baker Botts advised Navigator Gas, operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, on a $140 million secondary offering paired with a concurrent share repurchase executed in a single transaction. Read more: okt.to/0gJZtB

Baker Botts has once again been recognized in the Chambers Europe 2026 rankings for its Competition EU practice, highlighting the strength of the firm’s Brussels team. Learn more: okt.to/6LKTwH

With rising oil prices, consumers and businesses are likely to look for ways to reduce their use of gas and other petroleum derivatives. Clay Brett spoke with The Washington Post about the impact of oil price volatility. Read more: okt.to/l2NdSh

As Ramadan comes to a close, we wish our colleagues, clients, and communities who observe Eid al‑Fitr a joyful and meaningful celebration. Eid Mubarak! #BBDiversityinAction

In a recent client update, Matt Kuryla, Teresa Jones, and Ariel June examine the growing wave of state legislation targeting PFAS and other chemicals in cosmetics, where requirements increasingly exceed broader regulatory frameworks. Learn more: okt.to/g9LFyr

Baker Botts welcomes international arbitration partner Katie Chung to its Singapore office, deepening its global arbitration capabilities.   Chung brings nearly 20 years of experience in high-stakes, Asia-related arbitrations across key industries. okt.to/C3Njmo

It's the end of IEEPA tariffs but the beginning of a new era of Section 301 investigations. Paul Luther, Ted Posner, and Jason Wilcox examine this shift in U.S. trade policy in their recent client update. Read more: okt.to/MfLVqk

Baker Botts Partners Samantha Crispin and Preston Bernhisel led a transaction team representing BKV Corporation in an underwritten public offering of 9,692,089 shares of common stock. Read more at the link in the comments: okt.to/zNDchP

Baker Botts advised AlJazira Capital and Al Rajhi Capital Company, as Joint Lead Managers, and HSBC Saudi Arabia, as Sukukholders’ Agent, on AlJazira Bank’s SAR 1.464 billion Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk issued under its SAR 5 billion programme: okt.to/B3ICpi

Baker Botts advised Trailblazer Energy Resources, LLC in its acquisition of substantially all assets of Pillar Oil & Gas, LLC, a portfolio company of Old Ironsides Energy. Read more: okt.to/F7sUOB