Global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright has announced nine promotions to the South African equivalent of director across various global practice and industry groups.

In South Africa, the following people received a promotion: 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) and Liesl Williams (public interest, Johannesburg).

Peter Martyr, global chief executive, Norton Rose Fulbright, said: “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.”

Overall, Norton Rose Fulbright has announced a total of 51 partner promotions worldwide.

The company has more than 3800 lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.