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The partners of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright Australia have voted “overwhelmingly” to fully integrate their operations.
In a statement issued late last week, the Australian and the European, Middle Eastern, and Asian arms of NRF, respectively, approved an integration. It will, the global firm said in a statement, “leverage the firm’s existing strengths and to meet the distinctive needs of clients that are active in the region”.
It will see a combined US$1 billion business, with over 1,800 lawyers – including more than 400 partners – operating across 28 offices in 18 jurisdictions.
The news follows the firm’s addition of two corporate partners from global rival Squire Patton Boggs, as reported last week.
It also follows the firm’s hiring of a public law partner from HWL Ebsworth in February and the appointment of the former general counsel of financial services regulator APRA as a partner in the same month.
The integration will take effect from 1 July.
Speaking about the integration, NRF global and EMEA managing partner Peter Scott said: “This represents an exciting milestone for our business and one that fulfils a long-held ambition.
“Through this full integration, we will enhance our offering to clients, unlock new opportunities for our people and streamline investment across Asia-Pacific to build our firm for the future.”
Alison Deitz, NRF Australia’s chief executive partner, said: “Our EMEA and Australian businesses have many complementary practice strengths and share deep sector experience, having worked closely together to support international clients for many years.
“This is a natural step in our evolution and one that will increase our agility, scale and growth potential in the Asia-Pacific region.”
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Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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