White & Case Expands CIS Energy Practice with New Partner Arrival in Almaty
Almaty, Moscow,
September 11, 2007 ... White & Case is expanding its successful CIS energy practice with the arrival of Walter Daniel, who will be a local partner in the Firm's Almaty office. Walter's arrival in Almaty will broaden the Firm's on-the-ground coverage for clients in Kazakhstan, with White & Case already being one of only a handful of international law firms with a physical presence there. It will also further strengthen the Firm's CIS energy practice, which is led by partner Marc Polonsky from the Firm's Moscow office. White & Case's first tier CIS energy practice focuses primarily on Russian and Kazakhstan projects, but is also expanding into the other oil and gas producing nations of Central Asia.
Walter has extensive experience in the energy sector, with a particular focus on the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining White & Case, he was legal counsel and compliance manager at a large international oil and gas exploration and production company, working in both the UAE and Libya. Walter began his career at a large US law firm, working in Moscow, Russia and Houston, Texas.
"Having Walter on the ground in Almaty will enhance our ability to provide top-quality service to clients here," commented Yuriy Maltsev, Executive Partner of White & Case in Almaty. "His first-hand industry experience will be a great asset to our CIS energy practice and help us keep up with growing client needs in a high-potential market. We are very happy to have him on the team."
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