“Baker Botts stands out for its emergency response counsel and handling of damages lawsuits”
Chambers USA 2024
An experienced crisis response team that manages all aspects of incident response so clients can focus on their business.
Our incident response team has decades of experience working with clients to manage crises. Our team includes former government regulators, former prosecutors, skilled litigators, experienced investigators and industry specialists. We understand how clients need to operate in emergency situations and how to manage government expectations.
With our deep bench, we can provide immediate boots-on-the-ground support. We help coordinate with first responders, maintain the integrity of evidence, structure initial and follow-up reporting, interact with regulators, the public and the media, and set a course to mitigate response costs, fines, damages and reputational harm.
After the event, we help clients navigate the long-term response, including investigations, civil and criminal enforcement, remediation, shareholder actions, commercial disputes, and insurance issues.
Our Approach
IN THE CRISIS
We help provide a steady hand from the outset, adhering to guiding principles:
CRISIS PLANNING
Crisis management starts well before a crisis. Our team applies years of experience to help our clients prepare for major incidents. We assist in:
Crisis planning should reach the full suite of legal proceeding and issues, including:
