norton rose fullbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading global legal practice offering a full business law service to many of the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions. Originating as the British law firm Norton Rose in 1794, the firm significantly expanded its international footprint. A pivotal moment in its history occurred in 2013 with the merger of Norton Rose and the American law firm Fulbright & Jaworski, forming Norton Rose Fulbright. Further consolidation happened in June 2017 when the firm absorbed New York City law firm Chadbourne & Parke. The firm established its presence in Australia through various partnerships since 2010, formalising a merger with local law firm Henry Davis York in 2017 to operate under the Norton Rose Fulbright banner across the continent.

The firm serves a diverse client base across key industry sectors, including financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, mining and commodities, transport, technology and innovation, and life sciences and healthcare. They are adept at advising many of the world's leading banks, asset managers, financial investors and insurance companies, both locally and on a global scale. In Australia, their clientele includes major entities such as the Big 4 Australian Banks, regulatory bodies, government departments and agencies, and prominent companies like Coles Group and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. They provide comprehensive legal and advisory services tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within these sectors.

What sets Norton Rose Fulbright apart is its expansive global reach and integrated approach. With offices in over 50 cities across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East, their extensive global reach enables the firm to serve clients on a local, regional, and international scale, providing seamless access to legal expertise and resources worldwide. The firm operates under global business principles of quality, unity, and integrity, ensuring a consistent standard of service. They are recognised for their strong industry focus, leveraging specialised global industry groups to provide clients with in-depth, sector-specific advice. Furthermore, their Sydney office embodies an innovative workplace design, focusing on creating a memorable client and staff experience through sensory considerations and flexible work arrangements.

In terms of leadership in Australia, Alison Deitz is the Chief Executive Partner for Australia, overseeing its network of offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney. Globally, the firm's leadership includes Jeff Cody and Peter Scott as co-global managing partners, with Walied Soliman as Global Chair. Scott Atkins, based in the firm's Sydney office, also held the esteemed role of Global Chair, effective January 1, 2023, while continuing as Australia chair and global co-head of the restructuring team.

Norton Rose Fulbright consistently achieves recognition for its legal excellence. The firm is ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners across numerous practice areas, including dispute resolution, environment and planning, infrastructure projects and construction, IT and telecoms, restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, and intellectual property in Australia. Notable achievements include acting for ASIC in enforcement proceedings against the board and senior management of Star Casino, advising Coles Group in a complex ownership swap, and securing merger clearance for Volution Group plc from the ACCC.