Thompson & Knight Honored Again by The Legal 500 US

Texas (June 8, 2011) – Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top U.S. law firms in the prestigious 2011 The Legal 500 US directory published by Legalease. Thompson & Knight is ranked among the nation’s top firms in these six areas of practice, with the attorneys in parentheses named for their specific expertise:

Energy: Litigation (Greg W. Curry, Andrew B. Derman, Becky L. Jolin)

Clients say that the Firm “performs at the highest level, especially in its expertise, efficiency and sensitivity to the budget,” adding that the practice is an “overall good value for the dollar” and “will not disappoint.” Clients described Derman as “one of a kind” and Jolin as “always superb.” The directory describes Thompson & Knight’s energy litigation expertise as a mix of Texas court cases and international arbitrations in the oil and gas space, often involving drilling, leasing, and royalties issues.

Environment: Litigation (James C. Morriss III)

The directory explains that the Firm represents clients in a variety of industries, including oil companies, oil refiners, chemical plants, energy companies, and pipeline companies, and deals with all areas of environmental work. The directory notes that Thompson & Knight’s “oil and gas experience in particular is extensive.”

Media, Technology, and Telecoms: Technology: Outsourcing (Jeffrey B. Andrews)

According to clients, the Firm “is good at what it does – across the board,” and Andrews is described as “top quality, fast, and efficient.” The directory states that the Firm handles complex, multi-process outsourcing transactions, notably representing energy, public utility/electric power, manufacturing, telecom, retail, and financial businesses.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Buyouts: M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500m) (Fred W. Fulton, Lawrence (Larry) A. Hall, Hunter H. White)

The directory notes that Thompson & Knight has “expanded its M&A capabilities” with the addition of Hall to the Corporate and Securities Practice Group in Dallas. Hall focuses his practice on corporate, energy, finance, and general business representation. The directory advises that White, who is noted for oil and gas, energy, and real estate transactions, also joined Thompson & Knight’s Oil and Gas Practice Group in Houston.

Real Estate and Construction: Real Estate (Susan E. Coleman, Martha Harris, Alfred M. Meyerson, Mark M. Sloan, Mark Weibel)

The directory describes Thompson & Knight’s real estate practice as “outstanding,” and the “talented” Meyerson was recommended by clients. The Firm was recognized for recent, high-profile transactions in Arizona, California, and Texas.

Tax: Domestic Tax: Central (Roger D. Aksamit, Emily A. Parker, Terry L. Simmons, R. David Wheat)

Clients say the Firm’s Tax Practice Group wins the “highest marks for response times, business acumen and industry knowledge in the oil and gas industry, strength-in-depth of team and value for money.” Akasmit is recognized for his “expertise in energy industry tax issues.” Parker and Wheat are noted as “top choice tax counsel.” Simmons is “highly recommended for tax advice in charitable gift planning and tax-exempt sector.” The directory describes the Firm as providing broad-based federal, state, and local tax planning and compliance advice to individuals, businesses, investors, the public sector, and tax-exempt organizations.

About The Legal 500

The Legal 500 provides commentaries on elite law firms in more than 90 countries worldwide and considers itself to be at the forefront of legal publishing. Their team of researchers speaks to thousands of law firm clients and rival commercial lawyers every year to make its recommendations. In addition, they review the strengths and strategies of law firms, acquiring as much information as possible about transactions and client lists to accurately report on each firm.

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 labor and employment, commercial and tort litigation, intellectual property, finance, banking, securities, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, corporate governance, creditors rights, real estate, white collar defense, and environmental matters, among others. We are particularly recognized for our depth of experience and capabilities on behalf of clients in the energy industry, 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
214.969.1478

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