Norton Rose Fulbright Names New US Co-Head of Business Practice

Kessar Nashat takes on leadership role at global law firm's US operations.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:09pm

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The appointment of a new US co-leader for Norton Rose Fulbright's business practice group signals the firm's strategic focus on strengthening its corporate legal services.NYC Today

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has appointed Kessar Nashat as the new Co-Head of its Business Practice Group in the United States. Nashat will work alongside the firm's existing leadership to oversee the firm's business-focused legal services and client relationships across the country.

Why it matters

The appointment of Nashat to this senior leadership role at Norton Rose Fulbright underscores the firm's commitment to strengthening its business law capabilities in the US market, which is a key growth area for the global legal services provider.

The details

In his new position, Kessar Nashat will be responsible for managing the strategy, operations, and client engagement for Norton Rose Fulbright's business-focused practice areas in the United States. He will work closely with the firm's existing US Co-Head to coordinate the delivery of legal services to corporate clients across a range of industries.

Nashat's appointment was announced on March 30, 2026.

The players