Law Firm Gordon Arata Joins Alliott Global Alliance in Louisiana and Texas

Founded in 1970, the 40-lawyer firm is headquartered in New Orleans and recognized with distinction by major ranking organizations including Chambers (USA), Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. Known for its deep roots across the Gulf Coast region, Gordon Arata combines sophisticated capabilities with strong trial and appellate, mediation and arbitration, transactional, and regulatory expertise.

The firm is particularly well regarded for its work in the oil, gas, and energy sectors—including a Louisiana Band 2 ranking in Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas by Chambers—where it has handled complex high-value matters for global and independent companies for decades. Beyond energy, Gordon Arata advises local and international clientele with commercial disputes and appeals, corporate transactions, bankruptcy and restructuring concerns, labor & employment matters, environmental issues, and real estate projects across a broad range of industry sectors including banking and finance, real estate, construction, environmental, chemical, and industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, and utilities. The firm positions itself as a practical, business-focused boardroom and courtroom advisor, blending first-rate trial and appellate skills and regional insight with the ability to manage complex national and cross-border corporate legal matters.

Martin E. Landrieu, Member of the Management Committee at Gordon Arata comments: 

“We are proud to represent Alliott Global Alliance in Louisiana and Houston, two dynamic markets with distinct legal, regulatory, and industry-specific landscapes. Our team understands the nuances of doing business here and has long supported regional and global companies operating across these jurisdictions.

"We look forward to strengthening the Alliance’s U.S. presence while also collaborating with fellow members worldwide to create meaningful opportunities and seamless support for our clients wherever they do business.

"As our firm builds its presence within AGA, we welcome opportunities for our attorneys to take on leadership roles to further the Alliance’s mission and impact.”

Giles Brake, Global CEO of Alliott Global Alliance, adds:

“With its headquarters in New Orleans and strong presence in Lafayette, LA and Houston, Gordon Arata brings exceptional capability in industries that are inherently global, particularly energy, infrastructure, and commercial business.

"Their AGA affiliation enhances our ability to support international clients investing in and operating across the U.S. Gulf Coast, while enhancing Gordon Arata’s ability to serve as lead counsel on international mandates, coordinating legal, tax and accounting support across our global platform to meet clients’ cross-border needs.”

About Gordon Arata:

Gordon Arata, Alliott Global Alliance’s legal representative in Louisiana (with offices in New Orleans & Lafayette) and Houston, Texas is a full service business law firm, providing sophisticated legal counsel to local, regional, national, and international clients. The firm advises across a wide range of practice areas and industries, including energy and natural resources, corporate transactions, commercial litigation and arbitration, real estate, construction, and banking, and has been recognized by Chambers (USA), Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. Known for blending regional expertise with the ability to manage complex national and cross‑border matters, Gordon Arata delivers practical, high-value solutions and builds enduring client relationships. Read more 

About Alliott Global Alliance:

Founded in 1979, Alliott Global Alliance is a global alliance of independent law, accounting, and advisory firms, operating from more than 340 offices in over 100 countries and providing clients with coordinated, multidisciplinary support worldwide through a trusted global platform. The Alliance is ranked in Chambers and Partners as a Leading Law Firm Network, reflecting the strength and international capability of its legal practices — Together as One.

Our firms share a common purpose: to exchange knowledge, capability, and opportunity in ways that strengthen their businesses and make the world smaller for the clients they serve. This collaboration is underpinned by a spirit of openness and mutual respect, enabling each to broaden its experience, deepen its expertise, and achieve greater success through coordinated international collaboration.

Alliott Global Alliance continues to expand its global presence, with a strategic objective to be represented in 120 countries by 2030. A limited number of affiliation opportunities remain available for independent professional firms that meet our standards and share our commitment to international collaboration. For further information, please contact membership@alliottglobal.com