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David Castro Jr.

David Castro Jr.

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

USA - Nationwide

9 years ranked

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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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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Castro Jr is highly regarded for his expertise in a broad array of high value upstream oil and gas transactions, including major mergers and acquisitions and strategic joint ventures.

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