Praguebridges

Bridges over the Vltava in Prague. Photo: Evan Rail, NY Times

Norton Rose Fulbright announced that it will close its Prague office on May 1. The firm decided to shut down following a review of the market conditions in the country.

It is the second time that Norton Rose has shut down in Prague, following the closure in September 1996. Corporate Partner and head of the Prague office, Milana Chamberlain will return to London where she will take up a senior position within the London business, ethics and anti-corruption practice. Prague Partner, Pavel Kvicala will join Czech-Slovak law firm Havel, Holásek & Partners, along with his team.