Norton Rose Fulbright reveals 51 new partners in its 2026 global partner promotions
In a major step for the firm, Norton Rose Fulbright announced that 51 of its lawyers worldwide will be elevated to partner, effective January 1, 2026.
The incoming class spans twelve practice areas and includes notable leadership across the firm’s core disciplines: litigation and disputes (14), corporate, M&A and securities (13), banking and finance (8), intellectual property (4), antitrust and competition (2), cybersecurity and data privacy (2), projects (2), government (2), employment and labor (1), financial services and regulation (1), healthcare transactions (1), and risk advisory (1).
Global Managing Partner and Managing Partner for the United States, Jeff Cody, commented:
“Growing our partnership remains a key priority for the firm. The individuals chosen have shown exceptional client focus, technical mastery, and a collaborative spirit that spans our global network. We’re excited to welcome them to the partnership and eager to see the impact they’ll continue to deliver.”
The promotions are spread across 22 of the firm’s 53 offices worldwide, with the largest concentrations in the United States (18), Canada (12), and the United Kingdom (10).
Peter Scott, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global Managing Partner and Managing Partner for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, noted:
“Our clients rely on us to deliver seamless, high-quality service wherever they operate. This new partner cohort reflects the breadth and depth of talent that underpins that promise. Each new partner has earned this milestone through outstanding work and dedication to the firm. Congratulations to all of them.”
Detailed promotion information by practice area, including individual names and locations, follows:
Antitrust and competition
Alex Cummings, Houston
Nuala Canavan, London
Banking and finance
Adele Gray, Melbourne
CJ Grey, Cape Town*
Georgie Field, London
Jonathan Crookes, London
Matthew Bambury, London
Michael Cockburn, Toronto
Olivia Cullen, London
Ryan Apar, New York
Corporate, M&A and securities
Caleb Segrest, Dallas
Charles St-Pierre, Montréal
David Bartlett, London
Fridoun Chee, Sydney
Joseph Palmieri, Toronto
Joshua Temkin, London
Julia Godolphin, Montréal
Matthew O’Shea, London
Pierre-Olivier Valiquette, Montréal
Shazi Askarpour, Dubai
Siyuan An, Los Angeles
Will Betts, Dallas
Wenzel Richter, Munich
Cybersecurity and data privacy
Ellen Blanchard, Dallas
Susana Medeiros, New York
Employment and labor
Francis Champagne, Montréal
Financial services and regulation
Rachael Hashmall, Denver
Government
Jiadi Liang, Canberra
Veronica Seeto, Canberra
Healthcare transactions
Maxwell Karasek, Chicago
Intellectual property
Daniel Posker, Sydney
John Poulos, Chicago
Paul Jorgensen, Toronto
Stephanie Schmidt, Austin
Litigation and disputes
Chris Cooke, San Antonio
Ellie Norris, Dallas
Emily Wolf, Austin
Ieronymos Bikakis, London
Jaime Wing, Minneapolis
Jessica Warwick, Ottawa
Joseph Bentley, London
Julie Lacourcière, Montréal
Kiasha Nagiah, Johannesburg*
Kristina Williams, Dallas
Lindsay Bec, Calgary
Meghan Fougere, Ottawa
Rita Nader-Guéroult, Paris
Terresa Feng, Montréal
Projects
Gabrielle Jacques, New York
Jeremy Tripp, Houston
Risk advisory
Jeremy Moller, Sydney
Notes: Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa is expected to become an independent firm as of March 31, 2026.
