Norton Rose is targeting a US merger as the next major step in its expansionist agenda, as the top 10 UK firm bids to become a top 25 global player within the coming years.

The news comes after Norton Rose this week (15 November) announced Swiss Verein mergers with Canada’s Ogilvy Renault and South Africa’s Deneys Reitz. The ambitious plans now also put Brazil and Latin America within the firm’s sights.