Norton Rose Fulbright announces head of Luxembourg

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Torsten Sauer has been appointed head of its Luxembourg office, effective May 1 2024.

Torsten joined Norton Rose Fulbright in 2017 from Allen & Overy upon the opening of the firm’s Luxembourg office. He was promoted to partner in 2020.

Alongside his new role, Torsten will continue to lead the Luxembourg corporate practice, advising clients on international and domestic corporate transactions. He has extensive experience in cross-border M&A transactions with a strong focus on private equity, real estate and wealth management.

Torsten takes over from Stéphane Braun, who has been the office head of Luxembourg since 2017 and who will now focus on his banking and finance practice.

Peter Scott, managing partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Europe, Middle East and Asia, commented:

“I’m looking forward to working with Torsten as our new head of Luxembourg as we continue to deepen our offering to clients across Europe.”

Torsten Sauer commented:

“I’m delighted to take on this new role and I look forward to further building on the strengths of our team in Luxembourg. I’d like to thank Stéphane for his contributions and dedication to our office.”

Stéphane Braun commented:

“It has been an honour to have been the head of Luxembourg over the last seven years. Torsten has played an integral role in the development of our Luxembourg practice from its inception and I wish him every success in his new role.”