{"id":1104800,"date":"2026-07-22T15:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1104800\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:44:16","slug":"norton-rose-fulbright-continues-rapid-expansion-of-corporate-practice-with-new-chicago-ma-partner-united-states-global-law-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1104800\/","title":{"rendered":"Norton Rose Fulbright continues rapid expansion of corporate practice with new Chicago M&A partner | United States | Global law firm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that highly experienced dealmaker John Boelter<\/a>\u00a0has joined the firm\u2019s Chicago<\/a>\u00a0office as a partner in the corporate, M&A and securities<\/a>\u00a0practice, further strengthening its extensive transactional capabilities and expanding its service for clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical<\/a>\u00a0industries.<\/p>\n

John represents private and public companies, financial institutions<\/a>, funds and investors<\/a>\u00a0on high-profile domestic and cross-border initiatives, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions<\/a>, divestitures, financings<\/a>\u00a0and joint ventures<\/a>. He joins a US team of more than 400 partners and 700 other deal lawyers handling some of the world\u2019s largest transactions. His addition continues the firm\u2019s investment in its business group, becoming its twelfth US lateral partner in 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cJohn has a well-rounded practice counseling clients across the full lifecycle of M&A projects, which aligns closely with our approach to supporting transactions at every stage,\u201d said Jeff Cody<\/a>, Norton Rose Fulbright\u2019s Global and US Managing Partner. \u201cHis experience guiding deals in highly regulated sectors, where we are seeing sustained activity and continued investment, enhances our corporate offering in the US and globally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coming from Mayer Brown, John represents clients in strategic, venture and private equity<\/a>\u00a0investments, financings, mergers, stock and asset acquisitions<\/a>\u00a0and dispositions, recapitalizations and reorganizations across the life sciences<\/a>, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage<\/a>, industrial, technology<\/a>, sports<\/a>, media and entertainment<\/a>\u00a0and financial services<\/a>\u00a0sectors. He is known for working closely with senior executives and boards on transaction strategy and critical business decisions, especially in matters involving both corporate and regulatory considerations.<\/p>\n

John\u2019s arrival also reflects the firm\u2019s continued focus on expanding its footprint in Chicago, where client demand for innovative and sophisticated counsel remains strong. He is the sixth transactions-focused partner to join the office in the last 18 months, following the additions of Adam Arnett<\/a>\u00a0and Gordon Klein<\/a>\u00a0in private equity, Kyle Gann<\/a>\u00a0in M&A, Seth Aigner<\/a>\u00a0in finance and Virginia Duong<\/a>\u00a0in tax<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cJohn\u2019s arrival reflects the significant growth and market momentum we are experiencing in Chicago and across our transactional practices,\u201d said Sameer Ghaznavi<\/a>, Norton Rose Fulbright\u2019s Chicago office Partner-in-Charge. \u201cWe continue to attract leading partners because of the strength of our platform, the quality of our clients and the opportunities created by an increasingly complex and active deal environment. John is an excellent example of the caliber of talent choosing Norton Rose Fulbright to help grow their practice and deliver exceptional client service.\u201d<\/p>\n

Norton Rose Fulbright\u2019s latest Global M&A Trends and Risks report<\/a>, developed in partnership with Mergermarket and released last month, highlights renewed confidence in transactional activity for the year ahead. John\u2019s move is timely, as more than half of respondents (52 percent) expect global dealmaking to increase in 2026 and the United States is identified as one of the strongest markets. The findings also point to continued momentum in sectors such as technology and life sciences\u2014prominent areas of focus for the firm and central to John\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cNorton Rose Fulbright has a top-tier global corporate platform that is investing in the life sciences sector and the complementary intellectual property and regulatory capabilities that complex deals in this space demand,\u201d John added. \u201cThe firm\u2019s collaborative approach and focus on strategic growth made it an ideal fit for my practice and my clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Licensed in Illinois, John earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School and his bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Minnesota.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that highly experienced dealmaker John Boelter\u00a0has joined the firm\u2019s 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