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Baker Botts Partner Michael Silliman advised CubicPV Inc. on a non-exclusive U.S. patent licensing agreement with First Solar. The agreement covers issued and pending patents for perovskite solar technology. It supports First Solar’s development of perovskite photovoltaic devices for the U.S. utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and residential markets The firm regularly advises technology and energy companies on the development, protection, commercialization and licensing of proprietary technologies in the United States and globally. Read more here: bit.ly/48pjN4r

Baker Botts is delighted to be recognized again as a leading law firm in Legal 500 Latin America 2027. The guide highlighted the firm's International Arbitration and Projects & Infrastructure capabilities and recognized the firm for City Focus: Houston. Alejandro Escobar and Jennifer Haworth McCandless were recognized as Leading Individuals in International Arbitration, and Special Counsel María Carolina Durán and Senior Associate Dr. Ernesto Féliz De Jesús were named Leading Associates. These distinctions reflect the strength of the firm’s international arbitration practice and its continued commitment to serving clients across Latin America. Read more here: bit.ly/4A3NdRL

Baker Botts Partner Doug Kubehl is co-chair of the firm’s IP Litigation practice and the frontman of the rock band Just South of Nowhere. In a Q&A with The Texas Lawbook's Alexa Shrake, Doug reflects on how a planned pit stop in Dallas became a 30-year career at Baker Botts. He shares the story behind securing a new trial with the defense team after an $847 million patent verdict against Verizon and Ericsson, why he expects more patent disputes involving data centers, how he stays connected with family and more. Read Doug's full Q&A: bit.ly/48hCtmF

Baker Botts served as counsel to WIOCC Group in connection with a $450 million investment from the US Development Finance Corporation, Vision Invest and Africa Finance Corporation, continuing our longstanding relationship with WIOCC. The investment will support WIOCC’s expansion of open-access digital infrastructure across Africa, including data center capacity, terrestrial fiber networks and subsea assets. Notably, DFC’s participation represents its largest-ever equity investment. The Baker Botts team was led by partners Stuart Blythe and Costa Smith. Read more here: bit.ly/4eSVPSK

Baker Botts represented LGI Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries in connection with a $1.166 billion revolving credit facility, which also provides for a $175 million incremental facility. The financing supports LGI Homes’ operations across 21 states, where the company designs, builds and sells new homes. The Baker Botts team included Clint Culpepper, Tim Taylor, Lakshmi Ramanathan, Adrienne Murr and Jalee Blackwell. Read more here: bit.ly/4hQgxF6

Baker Botts has earned its strongest Chambers UK results to date, with seven practice rankings and 14 individual lawyer rankings in the 2027 guide. Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4sb9R82

Baker Botts advised Westlake Royal Roofing LLC on its acquisition of steel roofing operations from Metal Center, Inc., with Tim Taylor, Carina Antweil and Charlie Gili leading the team. Read more here: bit.ly/4jcdg42

Baker Botts secured a victory for Anker, eliminating a $13.6 million damages award and reversing a finding of willful infringement. The Baker Botts team consisted of Robert Benson, Jeffrey Johnson, Lindsay Volpenhein Cutie and Jennifer Carter. Read more: bit.ly/4rFLZZV

Baker Botts both increased and improved its rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2027. Twenty lawyers received individual recognition, including six new entries, and the firm earned rankings in ten leading practice areas. Read the full list here: bit.ly/4AIe5Yw

Baker Botts Tax Partner John Porter spoke with The Wall Street Journal about a U.S. Tax Court dispute over grantor-retained annuity trusts. The firm represents the taxpayers challenging the IRS’s gift tax claim. Read the full story: on.wsj.com/4xLx5T9

U.S. importers could face higher duties on goods with no Russian content under a new sanctions and tariff law. In a new alert Baker Botts' trade team recommends reviewing supply chains, contracts and counterparties while monitoring administration guidance: bakerbotts.com/thought-leade…

Baker Botts secured a complete victory in a pro bono copyright and trademark dispute for Jacqueline Espinoza and Estilo Isabella LLC, who were facing trial without counsel. Read more here: bit.ly/4rxy5sz

In a new interview with The Lawyer, Managing Partner Danny David discussed how Baker Botts is strengthening its longstanding energy and power capabilities through top talent and multidisciplinary experience. Read the full story: bit.ly/4y7iDpD

We’re excited to welcome Mark Schlackman to Baker Botts as an energy and infrastructure partner in Houston. Mark brings corporate and finance experience with a deep knowledge of energy projects, strengthening the firm’s capabilities. Read more: bit.ly/4xITGzD

Baker Botts sponsored the 20th Annual Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium, with partners David Cardwell and Paul Cuomo speaking alongside government officials, in-house counsel, and practitioners from around the world. Thank you to the speakers and attendees!