International Arbitration: Highly Regarded
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
Chambers Review
Baker Botts has a wide-ranging arbitration practice with noted strength in disputes concerning the CIS region, the Middle East and Latin America. It is active in a broad spectrum of sectors, including activity in intellectual property, energy and corporate disputes work, acting on commercial and investor-state arbitrations across the globe.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts successfully represented Oxbow Calcining following a USD100 million breach of contract claim brought by PASE.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are responsive, very savvy and very knowledgeable of rules."
"The lawyers provided a focused, clear, and thorough presentation of the case. The briefs were vividly written, the core points in dispute crisply argued, and questions from the tribunal were thoughtfully answered."
"Baker Botts has continuously demonstrated a very innovative and creative approach, while also being extremely thorough and focused."
"Baker Botts is one of the top firms I have worked with when it comes to understanding the complexities and details of highly technical disputes."
"They are responsive, very savvy and very knowledgeable of rules."
"The lawyers provided a focused, clear, and thorough presentation of the case. The briefs were vividly written, the core points in dispute crisply argued, and questions from the tribunal were thoughtfully answered."
"Baker Botts has continuously demonstrated a very innovative and creative approach, while also being extremely thorough and focused."
"Baker Botts is one of the top firms I have worked with when it comes to understanding the complexities and details of highly technical disputes."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Goldberg attracts particular praise for his experience in disputes concerning the energy and chemical sectors.
"Mike is a very experienced practitioner with a very broad range of expertise, from arbitration to crisis management."
"I think the world of him, he's a very good lawyer with great strategic sense."
"He is a superb advocate. He's measured, eloquent and logical - it's very effective."
Jennifer McCandless has notable experience acting for states, with particular expertise in matters involving Latin America.
Andrew Behrman has a robust commercial disputes practice that sees him representing clients in a wide range of commercial international arbitration issues, particularly in the energy sector.
"Andrew is exceptional to work with. He has a deep grasp of the technical and legal issues at hand in every case and is an excellent communicator."
"I thought he was fantastic. His cross-examination was phenomenal and his command of the facts was unparalleled."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.
USA