Two Norton Rose Fulbright partners named 'Notable M&A Dealmakers' by Crain’s New York Business

Norton Rose Fulbright Global Head of Private Equity and US Co-Head of Private Equity S. Ward Atterbury and US Co-Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities Kessar Nashat (New York) have been recognized as "2025 Notable M&A Dealmakers" by Crain’s New York Business.

This honor recognizes senior leaders in the New York City metro area who have demonstrated exceptional influence in the M&A field, as well as a strong commitment to positively impact the community. Ward and Kessar are among the 41 professionals recognized with this honor, selected through a nomination and editorial review process.

Ward focuses on private equity transactions for fund sponsors and their portfolio companies and related corporate governance matters. His extensive experience in this sector focusses on representing private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in structuring and executing platform investments, add-on acquisitions and full and partial exit transaction together with related corporate governance and shareholder matters and financings.

Kessar’s practice includes representation of public and private companies on a broad range of corporate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and other divestitures, joint ventures and debt and equity offerings. These transactions cover a wide range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, software and technology.

Crain’s New York Business publishes rankings and features in its weekly magazine and online, spotlighting key players and trends in New York City's business landscape.