Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P. advises pharma and medical device companies on IP, corporate matters, and antitrust investigations. Its IP practice covers strategy counselling, prosecution, due diligence, and litigation. The firm also handles corporate transactions such as M&A, financing, joint ventures, and licensing and collaboration agreements, with New York’s Avner Bengera being a prominent figure in this space. The practice is led by New York-based Steve Lendaris, who advises clients on a wide range of biotech-related IP matters. Also in this office, Carolyn Pirraglia – who was promoted to partner in March 2024 – focuses on patent prosecution and counseling.