Global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced a total of 51 partner promotions worldwide.

Female partners account for a significant percentage of all global promotions (19 out of 51 promotions, or 37per cent).

The appointments include nine promotions to the South African equivalent of director and a patent agent promotion in Canada, to the partnership.

The promotions are being made across ten of Norton Rose Fulbright’s global practice and industry groups; corporate, M&A and securities (15); banking and finance (11); dispute resolution and litigation (11); employment and labour (5); intellectual property (3); tax (2); antitrust and competition (1); regulation and investigations (1); occupational health, safety and security (1); and public interest (1).

Peter Martyr, global chief executive, Norton Rose Fulbright, commented:

'This year's promotions underline our strategy of continued investment in our core markets, and I am pleased to welcome the new partners and directors who will play a key role in our future.  Our industry strengths continue to be the focus for our lawyers as a route to advising our clients on the matters that most affect them and, as such, these incredibly talented individuals will further support our clients and our own ambitions, representing the newest generation of leadership at Norton Rose Fulbright.”

Details of the South African partner promotions are below.

South Africa

Desiree Reddy (banking and finance, Johannesburg)
Alishka Singh (banking and finance, Johannesburg)
Yushanta Rungasammy (corporate, M&A and securities, Johannesburg)
Ross Forgan (disputes resolution and litigation, Johannesburg)
Daniel McConnell (dispute resolution and litigation, Johannesburg)
Siphokazi Bosi (employment and labour, Durban)
Jonathan Jones (employment and labour, Johannesburg)
Sabu Sangoni (employment and labour, Johannesburg)
Liesl Williams (public interest, Johannesburg)