Thompson & Knight Recognized by Chambers Latin America

Texas (October 22, 2008) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight and its Brazil and Mexico offices were recognized in the inaugural edition of the 2009 Chambers Latin America “Leaders in their Field” legal directory. Additionally, Alexandre R. Chequer, Jorge G. De Presno-Arizpe, Antonio Bastos Sarmento, and Ivan Tauil were cited for their exceptional legal careers.

Thompson & Knight was recognized in five areas of practice. The Firm was ranked among Brazil’s top firms in the fields of Corporate/M&A, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, and Projects: Construction and among Mexico’s top firms in the fields of Labour & Employment and Real Estate.

Thompson & Knight’s growth in Brazil was described as “meteoric.” The editors of the directory noted “the team’s superb service and in-depth knowledge of the [energy] sector, the tenacity and skill of its younger partners, and the expertise of its more senior lawyers.” Thompson & Knight was also described as an “ever-increasing presence in the market, thanks to its impressive display of skills and services.” The publication also stated the Firm’s Labour and Employment attorneys in Mexico are “winning the appreciation of large multinational clients.”

“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 U.S. and foreign clients who wish to do business in the region,” says Pete Riley, 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 elsewhere.”

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, diligence, and commitment. For the current directory, more than 14,000 of these interviews were conducted covering the entire Latin American region. They were carried out by a team of more than 40 full-time researchers over a period of six months.

The online version of the 2009 Chambers Latin America directory can be found at www.chambersandpartners.co.uk/latinamerica.

About Thompson & Knight

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.

For additional information:
Becky S. Jackson
Chief Client Services Officer
214.969.1478

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