(openPR) - Dallas (May 25, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the Firm has again been recognized by Latin Lawyer in the 13th edition of the “Latin Lawyer 250,” the publication’s guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America.

According to the Latin Lawyer editors, Thompson & Knight is a “renowned oil and gas firm” with “important talent dedicated to the region.” The directory also commends the Firm’s “strong offices in Monterrey and Mexico City” as well as its “long-term and clear commitment to a local practice.” Furthermore, the editors note that “clients praise Thompson & Knight’s grasp of the business environment in Mexico as well as their professionalism.”

“Our extensive experience in Latin America reflects the commitment of Thompson & Knight to provide the full range of legal services to our clients,” says Jeffrey A. Zlotky, the Firm’s Managing Partner. “We are pleased to be recognized for this commitment to our clients and our substantial focus in Latin America.”

Latin Lawyer is the definitive resource for lawyers conducting business in Latin America as well as businesses searching for legal counsel in the region. For 13 years, the editors have polled legal practitioners operating in Latin America as well as their clients. On-the-ground research involving thousands of visits to law firms and face-to-face interviews with clients has been conducted in 18 Latin American countries as well as in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, and the UK.

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Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight is a full-service firm providing legal solutions to public and private companies, governments, and individuals in all areas, including energy, commercial and tort litigation, finance, banking, securities, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, intellectual property, corporate governance, creditors rights, labor, white collar defense, and environmental matters, among others. We are particularly recognized for our depth of experience and capabilities on behalf of clients in real estate matters, both domestically and around the world. Thompson & Knight has approximately 350 attorneys with offices in Texas, New York, and Michigan and international offices and associations in the Americas, North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Becky S. Jackson
Chief Client Services Officer
Thompson & Knight LLP
1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: 214.969.1478