Baker Botts Hires King & Spalding Partner to Lead West Coast M&A

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Baker Botts has announced that Joseph Halloum has joined the firm as a partner and West Coast M&A Chair in its Palo Alto office. Halloum, who previously worked at King & Spalding, advises on a range of corporate transactions including public and private acquisitions, take-privates, carve-outs, growth investments, joint ventures, and reorganizations. He also counsels boards of directors, senior management, and private equity funds on corporate governance and strategic matters.

Why it matters

This move highlights Baker Botts' efforts to strengthen its West Coast mergers and acquisitions practice by bringing on an experienced partner with a strong track record in advising on complex corporate deals. Halloum's expertise is expected to bolster the firm's capabilities in serving clients in the technology and life sciences hubs of the San Francisco Bay Area.

The details

Joseph Halloum joins Baker Botts from King & Spalding, where he was also a partner. In his new role, Halloum will lead the firm's West Coast M&A practice from the Palo Alto office. He has extensive experience advising on a variety of corporate transactions, including public and private acquisitions, take-privates, carve-outs, growth investments, joint ventures, and reorganizations. Halloum also counsels boards of directors, senior management, and private equity funds on corporate governance and strategic matters.

• Halloum joined Baker Botts on March 10, 2026.