Norton Rose Fulbright Canada presents 18 lawyers who exemplify legal excellence, client service and teamwork, earning promotions to Partner in 2025. We congratulate them on this significant achievement.

"This accomplished group of lawyers reflects the strength of our team. We look to the future with optimism, with these exceptionally talented leaders." - Jennifer Teskey, Canadian Managing Partner.

The following individuals have been promoted:  

Partners

Erin Brown

Erika Anschuetz

Toronto | Litigation

Erin Brown

Ottawa | Litigation

Joseph Cohen-Lyons

Toronto | E&L

Erika is a skilled lawyer who advocates with clarity and provides clients with practical and creative legal advice. 

Erin is a highly skilled lawyer with sought-after instincts, judgment, and expertise in trade, competition and procurement.     

Joseph combines bold advocacy with a practical approach to provide effective solutions to his clients' workplace challenges.                       

Practice: Litigation and disputes  

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Practice: Litigation and disputes 

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Practice: Employment and labour  

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Ajit Dhillon

Vancouver | Business

Nikki Hildebrand

Vancouver | Business

Nathan Lapper

Vancouver | Litigation 

Ajit is highly regarded for his strong work ethic, commercial sense, and ability to pragmatically solve problems. He also has a keen focus on team building.

Nikki advises individuals and families on complex estate planning, trusts, incapacity matters, and estate administration and is recognized for her work ethic, professionalism, and ability to build strong client relationships. 

Nathan is a versatile litigator who is highly regarded by clients for his technical legal skills, creative and sound advice, and work ethic.

 
Practice: Corporate, M&A and securities                                              Practice: Tax                                                                               LinkedIn logo Practice: Litigation and disputes        LinkedIn logo
 

Rachel Lesmerises

Montréal | Business

Paul Macchione

Toronto | E&L

Joe Mooney

Calgary | Business

Rachel is a highly skilled and pragmatic lawyer, with a strong work ethic and whose client focus and leadership skills make her a trusted advisor to clients.

Paul is a skilled lawyer with strong technical expertise. He has built a reputation as a client-focused advocate who provides practical legal advice. 

Joe regularly acts on complex domestic and cross-border debt transactions and is valued by clients for his commercial sense and technical ability.            

Practice: Corporate, M&A and securities

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Practice: Employment and labour 

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Practice: Banking and finance      

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Thomas Nichols

Montréal | Business

Liam Oster 

Vancouver | Business

Geoff Poelman

Calgary | Litigation

Thomas is a client-focused and technically skilled lawyer sought after for advice on complex transactions.

Liam is a skilled lawyer known for his ability to build client relationships and lead complex, high-profile files.

Geoff is a "go to" litigator. He is a trusted advisor to clients, known for sound judgment, pragmatism, and dedication.   

Practice: Banking and finance       
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Pier-Olivier Poisson

Montréal | Business

Lauren Salloway

Toronto | Business

Jean-Simon Schoenholz

Ottawa | Litigation

Pier-Olivier is recognized for his extensive knowledge of the financial institutions sector, offering tailored legal advice on complex regulatory and transactional matters.                     

Lauren's corporate law proficiency, complemented by her dedication and business judgment, make her a trusted advisor to clients.                                                                                      

Jean-Simon helps clients across Canada with high-profile appeals and public strategy in both languages. He helps clients successfully navigate government and government agency decisions.    

Practice: Corporate, M&A and securities                                              LinkedIn logo Practice: Corporate, M&A and securities                                               LinkedIn logo Practice: Litigation and disputes                                                                 LinkedIn logo

Travis Walker

Toronto | Business

Sean Wallace

Calgary | Business

Noah Zucker

Montréal | Litigation

Travis helps clients manage their cybersecurity and data privacy risks by providing creative, pragmatic and strategic advice whether he's designing management programs or supporting with a crisis.            

Sean combines strong legal skills with effective problem solving and pragmatism.

                                                                                  

Noah is an innovative insolvency practitioner who acts in commercial disputes and advises on deals, always striving to find practical, business-oriented solutions to complex challenges.              

Practice: Cybersecurity and data privacy      LinkedIn logo Practice: Corporate, M&A and securities
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