Richard Kronthal Joins Andrews Kurth in New York

DALLAS – Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that Richard H. Kronthal has joined the firm’s New York office as a Partner and will practice in the Corporate/Securities group.

Kronthal’s practice includes representation of domestic and international financial institutions in a broad array of capital market transactions, with a particular emphasis on transactions in the energy sector. He also counsels companies focused on various emerging technology industries, including wireless communication and nanotechnologies.

“We are very glad to welcome Richard to our firm,” says Howard T. Ayers, Andrews Kurth Managing Partner. “His experience and expertise in the capital markets arena are a perfect match for our firm’s national Corporate/Securities practice.”

In his corporate practice, Kronthal represents both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, and advises senior executives and directors of public companies concerning leveraged buyout, corporate governance and other matters. Additionally, he has counseled developing countries in connection with infrastructure projects, and private equity funds in connection with carbon-trading mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocols.

“I’m very pleased to be joining Andrews Kurth,” says Kronthal. “I look forward to adding strength to an already-nationally recognized corporate group with a market-leading presence in the energy sector.”

Prior to joining Andrews Kurth, Kronthal was a partner in the New York office of Kaye Scholer LLP. He earned his J.D., cum laude, in 1981 from The University of Michigan Law School. He earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1978.

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.