(Houston, Texas)—Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that the firm and seven of its attorneys are being recognized in the 2016 Chambers Global legal directory published by Chambers & Partners.

Chambers Global covers over 190 countries across the world. It also includes Region-wide and Global-wide sections. The 2016 Chambers Global guide includes only those law firms and attorneys who are strongly recommended based on in-depth interviews with peers and clients. Rankings are assessed using specific criteria, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence and commitment.

This year’s directory notes the firm's experience across a broad range of practices, including:

  • USA: Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
  • USA: Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
  • USA: Projects: Oil & Gas
  • USA: Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy
  • UK: Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
  • Latin America: Corporate/M&A – Noted Firm

The individual Andrews Kurth attorneys honored in 2016 Chambers Global and their respective practice areas are:

  • Bob Jewell – Corporate/M&A (USA)
  • Mike O’Leary – Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) (USA); Corporate/M&A (USA)
  • Vera Rechsteiner – Banking & Finance (Latin America); Projects (Latin America); Projects (Foreign Expert in Latin America) (USA); Banking & Finance (Foreign Expert in Latin America) (USA)
  • Mark Sundback – Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) (USA)
  • Mark Thurber – Projects (USA); Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy (USA)
  • Tim Unger – Projects (USA)
  • Ken Wiseman – Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) (USA)

About Chambers Global

Chambers Global is produced by 150 full-time editors and researchers who conduct thousands of interviews in countries around the world. 

As released by the former Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP