White & Case takes aim at Magic Circle... What Advice would you give aspiring lawyers?
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A senior hire for Norton Rose Fulbright in Sydney means added strength for the firm’s international commercial arbitration practice.
Andrew Battisson has joined from Allen & Overy where he was a partner based in Singapore. He has considerable experience in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration, with a particular focus on disputes in the finance, energy, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.
Wayne Spanner, NRF managing partner for Australia, says that Battisson is joining at a key time for the arbitration practice.
“This year has seen the firm take on a number of substantial litigation matters across a range of sectors, which is broadening both our experience and offering to local and global clients. Building out our international arbitration offering with the inclusion of a highly experienced partner of Andrew’s quality will further strengthen the firm’s investment in this important practice.”
Its executive partner in the city Oliver Brettle, a former Ashurst partner, is stepping down to concentrate on the firm’s 2020 strategy with several global aims including bolstering the firm’s strength against the Magic Circle.
The firm’s US-based chair Hugh Verrier personally tasked Brettle with the key executive committee role.
Brettle has held the London role for a decade and will be succeeded by US securities partner Melissa Butler.
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