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NRF bolsters corporate team
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has welcomed a new corporate M&A and energy partner to its ranks, after relocating from Moscow.
Lauren Croft
Previously based in the NRF Moscow office, Julian Traill has joined as the newest partner in the Brisbane office.
Mr Traill will continue to maintain a cross-border practice while working in Australia, as he assists clients operating in Australia, Asia, the US, Europe and other parts of the globe; something which NRF chief executive partner in Australia Alison Deitz said would greatly benefit the firm’s clients.
“The global energy transition is a major focus for our clients, both in Australia and overseas,” she said.
“Julian’s expertise in advising multinational energy companies on deal and growth opportunities as they seek to reinvent their businesses will build on the strong pipeline of work being done by our Australian partners, particularly in the renewable energy industry.”
Commenting on his new role, Mr Traill said: “There are huge opportunities for international energy companies looking to transition to new energy sources, such as green hydrogen. Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia is at the forefront of this work, advising on initiatives such as the Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia.
“Oil and gas majors will continue to pursue opportunities to redeploy their capital from traditional carbon-based fuels, and other heavy-emitting businesses will continue to adapt themselves to meet climate challenges. This will lead to more M&A opportunities as companies shed their existing assets and focus on clean energy and decarbonisation projects,” he said.
“I am excited about the opportunity to support our clients on these vitally important initiatives. I am also looking forward to continuing to support our global corporate and financial sponsor clients as they pursue growth opportunities in the Australian market and elsewhere.”
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
