After four years of litigation, global law firm K&L Gates LLP obtained for its Netherlands-based client Astra Oil Trading NV a payment of $820.5 million from the North American arm of Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras Brasiliero S.A. – Petrobras (“Petrobras”). The payment brought to an end a series of disputes arising out of an Astra-Petrobras joint venture involving a Pasadena, Texas, refinery (more…)
Jackson Walker L.L.P. assisted its client Neohydro Corp. in reaching a strategic partnership agreement with Rockwater Energy Solutions, Inc. The deal, which closed on June 26, will provide significant advantages to both companies (more…)
Attorneys throughout Texas moved to new legal jobs last month. Here are some of Dallas’s major career changes in June:
Corporate lawyer Scott Cheskiewicz joins Jackson Walker as a partner and will be based out of both Austin and Dallas. His practice centers on institutional investors, funds, and M&A.
Bill Finkelstein joins Dykema from K&L Gates as a partner in their corporate finance group.
Bell Nunnally welcomes partner William Garrison and associate Michael Kawalek as a part of its continued growth. Both practice in general commercial and intellectual property litigation (more…)
June saw some major legal career moves across the Lone Star state, and Austin was no exception. Here are some of the highlights:
Juan Alcala, formerly of King & Spalding, joins Gardere as partner. Alcala brings a significant Latin American arbitration and litigation practice to the new legal job.
Baker Botts brings aboard partner Molly Cagle. Her environmental and water practice is one of the most respected in the country
