Delaware is the corporate law capital of the United States and where the nation’s most critical corporate disputes are resolved. Baker Botts has built a strong reputation in this crucial jurisdiction and is uniquely qualified to help you succeed in this high-stakes environment. Our cross functional approach provides both corporate deal lawyers and corporate litigators working closely together to bring a sophisticated, diversified and practical approach to governance challenges. We have advised thousands of Delaware corporations, and represented clients in hundreds of Delaware cases, including some of the most high-profile and complex disputes of the last decade. We have been involved in deals and cases shaping the Delaware landscape for decades.
Our track record is built on structuring and negotiating complex M&A, capital-raising transactions, and interested party transactions, coupled with litigation successes that have shaped fiduciary duty law and protected corporate decision-makers in complex, high-profile cases. We have a strong track record of advising boards, committees, significant investors, controlled companies and related parties in complex transactions. We have considerable experience in all of the Delaware venues, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, the appellate Delaware Supreme Court, and the federal District of Delaware.
By combining our deep bench of both corporate and litigation lawyers, our clients receive strategic, business-oriented advice before, during, and following the transaction or matter at hand, while being prepared for potential litigation, should it arise. Baker Botts’ attorneys are highly experienced in navigating Delaware’s complex legal landscape. Whether advising boards on governance best practices or fiduciary obligations or defending high-stakes governance disputes, our team offers unmatched strategic insight and practical solutions.
Due to our depth of experience, our attorneys are frequently cited in major publications such as The New York Times, Reuters, and numerous other publications for their insights into Delaware corporate litigation. Our written scholarship and analysis are relied upon by peers and clients alike, demonstrating our authority in navigating Delaware's legal landscape.
