David Castro Jr.
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Band 2
About
Provided by David Castro Jr.
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.
Chambers Review
USA
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David is extremely bright. He works very hard and he understands what clients want."
"David is very practical, easy to work with and has great experience."
"David is extremely bright. He works very hard and he understands what clients want."
"David is very practical, easy to work with and has great experience."