Founded in 1970 in Dallas, Texas by Richard D. Haynes and Michael Boone, Haynes Boone is an international corporate law firm providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. The firm has 1,367 employees as of March 2026, with 92.3% of headcount based in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Haynes Boone opened its 21st global office in San Diego in October 2026, expanding its California presence in life sciences. The firm has recently completed significant office expansions and relocations in New York and London. Recent accolades include being named 'Startup and Emerging Funds Law Firm of the Year' by Hedgeweek and receiving the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health.
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In October 2026, Haynes Boone hired derivatives partner Chris Acton from Macfarlanes to establish and lead its UK derivatives platform, his arrival marking the firm's seventh lateral partner hire in London this year.
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