Bruce D Oakley

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Bruce Oakley is a trial lawyer focusing on the litigation and arbitration of complex international disputes, with an emphasis on energy-related matters. Having served as a judge presiding over thousands of lawsuits, Bruce knows particularly well the risks and opportunities facing clients with business disputes; and what works and does not work at the courthouse. Bruce uses that knowledge to develop and carry out strategies both in the boardroom and in the courtroom, especially for clients facing complex cross-border disputes across the energy spectrum. He is the Managing Partner of the Hogan Lovells Houston office and a member of the Hogan Lovells global board. He also holds a certification in Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.