T&K Ranked in 2010 Chambers Latin America

Texas (October 8, 2009) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that the Firm and its Brazil and Mexico offices were recognized in the 2010 Chambers Latin America “Leaders in their Field” legal directory. Additionally, Alexandre R. Chequer, Miguel B. de Erice, Jorge A. de la Garza, Jorge G. De Presno-Arizpe, Evelyn Uliana Montellano, Antônio Bastos Sarmento, Eduardo Soares, Marco A. Sotomayor-Melo, and Ivan Tauil were cited in the prestigious directory for their exceptional legal careers.

Thompson & Knight is ranked in Brazil for Corporate/M&A, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, Intellectual Property, Projects, Real Estate, and Tax and in Mexico for Corporate/M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Labour & Employment, and Real Estate.

The editors of the directory noted that the Firm’s team of attorneys in Brazil “is praised for its creativity, responsiveness, attention to detail, and excellent availability,” and “clients are enthusiastic about its work ethic.” The publication recognized Thompson & Knight’s Energy & Natural Resources: Oil and Gas team, stating that the Firm “is a major player in the field, sitting comfortably at the top of the market” and has also developed a niche in assisting clients in oil-related intellectual property issues.

According to the publication, Thompson & Knight’s clients in Mexico “are in safe hands when it comes to multi-jurisdictional deals; they praise the group’s attentiveness and the quality of its documentation, which all comes in at cost-efficient rates.” The editors of the directory also noted that the Firm’s “well-integrated” Labour & Employment team in Mexico offers clients consistent support, “the ability to coordinate international work through the Firm’s global network, and its understanding of the needs of international businesses.”

“We are pleased to be recognized by Chambers Latin America. Our growing presence in Brazil and Mexico strengthens the Firm’s commitment to serving leading businesses in Latin America as well as assisting clients who wish to do business in the region,” says Jeffrey A. Zlotky, the Firm’s Managing Partner. “Our strong reputation and breadth of experience allow us to better understand how to effectively help our clients meet their objectives and grow their businesses in Latin America and throughout the world.”

Chambers Latin America exclusively lists law firms and attorneys who are strongly recommended from in-depth interviews with peers and clients. Rankings in the directory are assessed on specific criteria, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, and commitment. The directory’s extensive and unbiased research, conducted by a team of highly trained legal researchers and approved by the British Market Research Bureau, produces an unrivalled guide to the best practitioners in more than 25 commercial practice areas.

Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its clients’ successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around the world.

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

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