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David Castro Jr.

David Castro Jr.

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David’s practice focuses on acquisitions, divestitures and the formation of joint ventures involving energy assets, including upstream, midstream and renewable assets. David also advises clients on joint development and farmout agreements (including “Drillco” arrangements), exchange agreements, gathering and processing agreements and other commercial arrangements concerning the development of oil and gas properties.

Career

Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 2014–present. Baker Botts LLP, 2009–2014.

Personal

University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2009; Duke University, B.A., History, 2006.

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA

Band 2
Individual Editorial
David Castro Jr has considerable expertise in a broad array of upstream oil and gas transactions, including major mergers and acquisitions and strategic joint ventures.
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Strengths

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  • David is extremely knowledgeable, practical and one of the best M&A attorneys I've worked with.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

  • David is a great attorney, he is very analytical and approaches every issue with a keen sense of the underlying commercial needs of my organization.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

  • He is a top notch M&A attorney who understands the subject matter and gives great legal advice.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

  • David is business savvy, commercial and a brilliant lawyer.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

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