David Castro
Corporate Law
Corporate Law
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David Castro Jr. is a corporate partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. David’s practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures involving energy assets across the value chain, including traditional and renewable energy sources. David has represented clients in connection with the purchase and sale of a broad range of assets, including upstream and midstream oil and gas assets and companies, processing and fractionation facilities and specialty chemical businesses. David also regularly advises clients on joint development and farmout agreements, exchange agreements, gathering and processing agreements and other commercial arrangements concerning the development of oil and gas properties.David has been recognized in Chambers Global for Energy: Oil & Gas Transactional (USA) for 2022–2025, and in Chambers USA for Energy: Oil & Gas — Transactional (Nationwide) for 2017–2025, with clients noting that he is “intelligent, analytical and thoughtful when working through a transaction. He is very commercially focused.” David Castro Jr. is a corporate partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. David’s practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures involving energy assets across the value chain, including traditional and renewable energy sources. David has represented clients in connection with the purchase and sale of a broad range of assets, including upstream and midstream oil and gas assets and companies, processing and fractionation facilities and specialty chemical businesses. David also regularly advises clients on joint development and farmout agreements, exchange agreements, gathering and processing agreements and other commercial arrangements concerning the development of oil and gas properties.David has been recognized in Chambers Global for Energy: Oil & Gas Transactional (USA) for 2022–2025, and in Chambers USA for Energy: Oil & Gas — Transactional (Nationwide) for 2017–2025, with clients noting that he is “intelligent, analytical and thoughtful when working through a transaction. He is very commercially focused.” David Castro Jr. is a corporate partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. David’s practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures involving energy assets across the value chain, including traditional and renewable energy sources. David has represented clients in connection with the purchase and sale of a broad range of assets, including upstream and midstream oil and gas assets and companies, processing and fractionation facilities and specialty chemical businesses. David also regularly advises clients on joint development and farmout agreements, exchange agreements, gathering and processing agreements and other commercial arrangements concerning the development of oil and gas properties. David has been recognized in Chambers Global for Energy: Oil & Gas Transactional (USA) for 2022–2025, and in Chambers USA for Energy: Oil & Gas — Transactional (Nationwide) for 2017–2025, with clients noting that he is “intelligent, analytical and thoughtful when working through a transaction. He is very commercially focused.”
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Katherine Moore
Our company recently engaged David Castro to advise on the acquisition of a significant portfolio of midstream energy assets. From the outset, David’s deep expertise in energy M&A was evident. His 16 years of experience, particularly his focus on transactions involving energy assets, provided a strategic advantage. He guided us through intricate due diligence, skillfully negotiated complex commercial terms and joint venture structures, and anticipated regulatory hurdles we hadn't considered. His recognition in corporate law is well-deserved. David and his team at Kirkland & Ellis were exceptionally responsive and maintained a clear, pragmatic approach throughout the demanding timeline. The deal closed smoothly, and the final structure has positioned us for long-term success. David is more than a brilliant legal technician; he is a trusted advisor who understands the business drivers behind the law. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any sophisticated corporate transaction in the energy space.