Australian partner to become Global Chairman of Norton Rose

March 2013

The Chairman of Norton Rose in Australia, partner ADRIAN AHERN will also become Global Chairman, effective from May 1, 2013. Ahern specialises in M&A and leads the financial institutions industry sector team in Asia Pacific. He is based in the Sydney office.

Ahern takes over from Norman Steinberg, whose term as Global Chairman expires by rotation on 30 April 2013. Norman will continue as chairman of Norton Rose in Canada and will be a co-chairman of Norton Rose globally.

Peter Martyr, global chief executive, Norton Rose said, “Adrian brings exceptional client relationship experience to the practice and I have every confidence he will continue to build on the international work of his predecessor, Norman Steinberg, who I would like to thank. The rotation of the Global Chairman role reflects the global nature of our business. We all benefit from a global group of Chairmen who are working together and sharing knowledge and expertise as we continue to grow internationally.” Ahern had to say this about his role, “This is a very exciting opportunity and I am honoured to be the first partner from Australia appointed to the Global Chairman role. I will continue to focus on the growth of our international business.”