Norton Rose exits Czech Republic

April, 24 2014

Norton Rose Fulbright is pulling out of Prague on 1 May after deciding that the Czech market is not strong enough to sustain its presence.

Norton Rose Fulbright is pulling out of Prague on 1 May Samot

Of the two partners operating there, one will return to London and the other will join local firm Holasek & Partners, bringing with him all relevant client matters. The firm has been reviewing the Czech market for 18 months. Legacy firm Norton Rose had also had an office there and had also pulled out, in 1996, before re-entering in 2006. There are currently 18 people based there, including the two partners. Source: The Lawyer