Andrews Kurth Receives High Rankings in Chambers USA Guide

Houston - Andrews Kurth received high marks in the recent rankings released by the Chambers USA Guide. The firm received a national ranking in Energy: Oil & Gas and was recognized in Texas in nine practice areas according to 2007 Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business. The guide also identified 22 Andrews Kurth lawyers, including two up and coming attorneys.

In Texas, the firm ranked among the best in Technology: Corporate & Commercial with the guide stating it was "arguably the strongest practice in Texas with respect to representing technology companies in venture capital financings." The firm also ranked in Antitrust, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate/M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Projects, Real Estate and Tax. The firm was also ranked in Energy: Oil & Gas in the District of Columbia.

Four Andrews Kurth lawyers were included in the first tier of the annual individual rankings for Texas: Jerry Beane (Antitrust), Bob Jewell and Michael O'Leary (Corporate/M&A), and John Lee (Bankruptcy/Restructuring).

The Chambers guides are based on thousands of interviews with clients and lawyers. Firms and individuals must be recommended. Researchers develop an analysis of each market sector and of the leading players within it. This research is used to compile the ranking tables.

For more than a century, Andrews Kurth LLP has built its practice on the belief that "straight talk is good business." Real answers, clear vision and mutual respect define the firm's relationships with clients, colleagues, communities and employees. With more than 400 lawyers and offices in Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, The Woodlands and Washington, DC, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in all areas of business law. For more information about Andrews Kurth, please visit andrewskurth.com.