Norton Rose Fulbright to Open Chicago Office With 11 Lawyers

Norton Rose Fulbright is opening an office in Chicago with 11 lawyers, the firm’s second expansion in the U.S. Midwest this month.

Eight of the attorneys come from K&L Gates and will focus on tech transactions, intellectual property and privacy and data security law, Norton Rose said Tuesday. Two of the lawyers come from Polsinelli and one from DLA Piper, the firm said.

“Our Chicago office is part of our Midwest growth and will act as an innovation hub,” said Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s U.S. managing partner, in ...