Mr Kevin O'Gorman > Norton Rose Fulbright > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

With a firmwide disputes focus, Norton Rose Fulbright advises large companies and financial institutions across multiple jurisdictions across a range of industries including energy, life sciences & healthcare, cybersecurity, and financial services. The international litigation practice is led by the firm’s global head of litigation, Richard Krumholz based in the firm’s Dallas office, regularly involved in business disputes, securities litigation and multi-jurisdictional qui tam cases. The practice is experienced in cross-border investigations and regulatory issues, commercial litigation and class actions and is supported by a specialized international arbitration group, led by Mark Baker based in Houston, as well as a risk advisory group, consolidating the firm’s dispute resolution, regulatory and investigations capacity. Moreover, the firm offers strength in key emerging markets including Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Kevin O’Gorman , also based in Houston, is active in energy-related litigation and is a key contact on climate change dispute resolution. Brian Sun, based in Los Angeles, focuses on business litigation and white-collar defense with a focus on Asia.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s team is distinguished by clients for its ability to ‘put the client in the best position to achieve its commercial goals‘. The group’s core strength in commercial arbitration is underpinned by significant experience in investment treaty-related matters, particularly cases under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. A strong performer worldwide, the firm’s generous domestic and global network ensures it is well-placed to advise on cases involving North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, among others, while its industry expertise is equally comprehensive. Houston-based Mark Baker chairs the practice globally and has notched up a premier track record in energy and natural resources-related cases. Also in Houston, US head of international arbitration Kevin O’Gorman is noted for his experience in commercial, energy, sovereign, treaty and projects disputes. In New York, co-head of insurance Mina Matin is recognized for her specialist expertise in Bermuda Form arbitrations. Additionally, Washington DC’s Matthew Kirtland is ‘innovative in the arguments he develops‘, while San Francisco-based Katie Connolly is a ‘superb rising associate‘.