Baker Botts Bolsters Houston CapM Practice
The addition of Doug Getten builds on a Baker Botts strength – underwriter-side capital markets work – and reinforces a practice group that has seen a handful of departures this year.
Baker McKenzie Adds Houston Transactions Partner from Baker Botts
Jeremy Moore said he owes a great deal to Baker Botts, but Baker McKenzie offered a "one-of-a-kind" opportunity for growth and impact. Moore led or co-led six transactions in 2020 reported in The Lawbook's Corporate Deal Tracker.
Bracewell Adds Ex-Baker Hughes CLO
William Marsh, who was at Baker Hughes for more than two decades, helped lead the oilfield services giant through its $31 billion mega merger with GE Oil & Gas.
Shearman Taps Houston Hire to Lead Texas Finance Team
Daniel Tristan, who was previously at Baker Botts, is Shearman's second Houston partner hire this year.
Wolters Kluwer Appoints New Leader of its Houston-based Enterprise Legal Management Business
The information services giant’s ELM Solutions unit provides enterprise legal spend and matter management, contract lifecycle management and legal analytics solutions.
Silicon Valley Firm Expands into Texas
The firm - which focuses on advising venture and growth technology and life sciences clients - has added a former Vinson & Elkins deal partner in Austin.
Munck Wilson Establishes Policy to Encourage Vaccinations
The new measure has been enthusiastically received, according to the firm's human resources manager.
White & Case Brings On Third Capital Markets Partner from Baker Botts
The new addition includes a promotion and comes two weeks after the firm announced that A.J. Ericksen and Jason Rocha moved their practices to the New York-based firm.
Wilson Sonsini’s New Austin Partner Bolsters Emerging Growth Companies Offering
The Palo Alto firm's new Texas teammate previously helped lead Shearman & Sterling's entrance into the market in 2018.
Dallas Firm Taps Former Dallas COA Justice to Lead Appellate Practice
Justice Bill Whitehill has returned to private practice after losing his reelection bid for a seat on the Dallas Court of Appeals in November.