Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa update

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and its South African leadership team announced today that its South African business will become an independent law firm on March 31, 2026, after a carefully structured transition.

The firm will be led by Brent Botha, the current Chief Executive Officer of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa. The transition marks the next phase of growth for the South African firm as it builds on its reputation as a market-leading practice. This firm will continue to advise clients across South Africa, the African continent, and globally, serving international clients investing in Africa as well as African clients expanding abroad.

Peter Scott, Co-Global Managing Partner of Norton Rose Fulbright, said:

"This change represents a natural evolution for both firms as the dynamics of international markets and client needs progress worldwide. We thank our South African colleagues for their contributions to our shared success and will support them through this transition. We look forward to continuing to collaborate where our clients' interests align."

Brent Botha, Chief Executive Officer of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa, added:

"We look forward to building on our 100-year legacy in South Africa and across Africa, and to investing, innovating, and evolving in line with the needs of our clients and people. We are proud of our heritage within Norton Rose Fulbright and look forward to working with the firm and other global partners, wherever our clients operate.

1. This transition does not impact the operations of the other member firms of Norton Rose Fulbright.