
Courtney Giles
Biography
Practice Focus
Representative Legal Matters
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Represented global supplier of industrial equipment in ICC English law arbitration stemming from breach of joint venture agreement, securing a USD 45 million award for the client.
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Represented a publicly traded company in an ICC French law arbitration involving post-closing adjustment and indemnity disputes arising out of an acquisition worth over USD 300 million.
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Represented a major international oil company as claimant in a CPR arbitration to enforce an indemnity obligation owed in the wake of a fatal explosion in a refinery that had been sold to the opposing party.
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Represented an international research and consulting company for the oil and gas industry in a breach of contract and false advertising dispute in federal court, resulting in a favorable jury verdict for the client.
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Represented administrative agent and first lien lender in the Linn Energy and Berry Petroleum chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
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Represented administrative agent and first lien lender in the Azure Midstream Partners, LP chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Houston Bar Association – Member
- Houston Young Lawyers Association – Member
- Women’s Energy Network – Member
Corporate Responsibility
Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit~United States (2018)
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas~United States (2016)
- Texas~United States (2015)
Education
- University of Houston Law Center (JD cum laude) (2015)
- University of Missouri (Bachelor of Journalism magna cum laude) (2010)