Norton Rose Fulbright Expands M&A Firepower with Digital Infrastructure and Energy Specialists
Event summary
- Norton Rose Fulbright added M&A partners Nate Hurlbut and John Zarbock from Greenberg Traurig, effective July 8, 2026.
- The duo specializes in digital infrastructure and energy sector transactions, including data center deals.
- Norton Rose Fulbright's corporate team now includes 450 partners and 700 other lawyers globally.
- The firm launched a dedicated US data center and digital infrastructure cross-practice group earlier this year.
The big picture
This hire underscores the growing convergence of digital infrastructure and energy sectors in M&A, as firms position themselves to advise on complex, cross-disciplinary deals. Norton Rose Fulbright is expanding its transactional capabilities at a time when international competition for data center investments is reshaping market dynamics. The move reflects broader industry trends toward specialized legal services that bridge corporate strategy, financing, and project development.
What we're watching
- Sector Specialization
- How Norton Rose Fulbright's focus on digital infrastructure and energy will position it against competitors in high-growth transaction spaces.
- Cross-Border Deals
- Whether the firm can leverage this expertise to capture more international M&A activity as compute capacity competition intensifies.
- Integration Success
- The pace at which Hurlbut and Zarbock's practices will merge with Norton Rose Fulbright's existing multidisciplinary teams.
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