Norton Rose Fulbright welcomed two highly regarded financial services partners

Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright's US Managing Partner, expressed enthusiasm for the additions

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, announced today the addition of financial services attorneys Steven Lofchie and Mark Highman as partners in the New York office. Lofchie specializes in advising financial institutions and corporate clients on securities, broker-dealer regulation, and credit and derivative transactions, while Highman's focus lies in broker-dealer, investment adviser, commodity trading advisor, and commodity pool regulation. Recognized as a prominent figure in US financial services, Lofchie's practice encompasses securities laws, the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), and related bankruptcy matters. He has received accolades such as being ranked by Chambers USA annually since 2007 and recognized as an IFLR1000 "Market Leader" in 2023. Lofchie is the founder of Regulatory Intelligence, a widely respected legal website endorsed by former chairs of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Highman offers regulatory counsel to a range of financial entities, including broker-dealers, investment advisers, and commodity trading advisors. He assists firms in navigating SEC and CFTC registration requirements, ongoing regulatory obligations, and regulatory inquiries and examinations. Highman also advises on cross-border securities and derivatives transactions and the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions, private fund sales, and securities offerings. Both Lofchie and Highman bolster Norton Rose Fulbright's Financial Services team, renowned for its comprehensive legal and regulatory expertise. The team caters to a diverse clientele, including banks, fund managers, FinTech companies, and market infrastructure providers, offering strategic regulatory, advisory, and transactional counsel.