Thompson & Knight Recognized in 2012 Chambers Latin America Directory

Texas (October 19, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that the Firm and its Mexico offices were recognized in the 2012 Chambers Latin America “Leaders in their Field” legal directory by Chambers & Partners. Additionally, Luis Alvarez, Miguel B. de Erice, Jorge G. De Presno-Arizpe, Leslie Palma, William Prescott Mills Schwind, Guillermo Uribe, and Carlos R. Valencia were cited in the prestigious directory for their exceptional legal careers.

Thompson & Knight is ranked in the Latin America-wide region for both Corporate/M&A and Projects as well as in Mexico for Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate.

According to the publication, the Firm is “highly specialised in energy, oil, and gas projects,” and clients praise Thompson & Knight’s “complete commitment and dedication.” The directory particularly notes the Firm’s client service, quoting one client as stating “‘Above all, I value the loyalty and dedication. Their attorneys have the expertise to provide us with new ideas and solid approaches to the issues we face.’”

The publication notes that the Firm “advises a large number of international clients with a wide range of corporate and transactional services” and is also “a well-respected player in the domestic real estate market” in Mexico. The directory also recognizes that Thompson & Knight’s Labor and Employment Practice Group in Mexico is “a popular choice for clients” and “has considerable expertise of assisting foreign companies enter the Mexican market.”

Chambers Latin America exclusively lists law firms and attorneys who are strongly recommended from in-depth interviews with peers and clients. 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.

About Thompson & Knight

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 commercial and tort litigation, intellectual property, finance, banking, securities, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, corporate governance, creditors rights, real estate, 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 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, and Europe.

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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