Travis Wofford

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Travis Wofford
Partner
Baker Botts LLP

Travis Wofford is Chair of the Corporate Department in Houston and a member of the firm's Securities Opinion Committee. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder engagement and corporate advisory work. He regularly counsels clients on fiduciary duty and corporate governance matters, including controlling stockholder and related party transactions. Travis has assisted many clients in takeover defense planning, including "poison pill" rights plans. He also represents corporate clients and investment banks in complex public and private securities offerings. Travis has particular experience in the energy and TMT sectors.

Travis is regularly sought after for complex securities matters. He was named a "2021 Texas Trailblazer" by Texas Lawyer Magazine/Law.com for his financing structures, including those for renewable energy investments. Travis also represented Liberty Media Corporation in sponsoring the first public-company-sponsored special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) for corporate financing purposes.

Travis routinely advises management and directors of public companies on day-to-day corporate and securities matters, including corporate governance, public company reporting, and stock exchange rules and requirements. He also regularly provides board and individual director training, including director on-boarding services, and serves on the advisory board of the National Association for Corporate Directors Austin, Houston and San Antonio chapter.

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