Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that H. Stephen Castro, an accomplished corporate finance lawyer, has joined the global law firm’s New York office as a partner.
Castro comes to Norton Rose Fulbright from Kaye Scholer LLP and focuses his practice on the financial services sector. He represents syndicate agents, lenders, credit investors and private equity firms in sophisticated financing matters across a wide range of industries, including energy, mining and commodities, telecommunications, data and transportation. Castro also regularly represents participants in all aspects of distressed investing and restructuring matters.
Linda Addison, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, said:
“Stephen is an exceptional lawyer who will help us grow our corporate finance practice across many industries. He has an excellent rapport with clients and a strong understanding of the challenging issues they face.”
Daryl Lansdale, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Head of Business Practice, commented:
“Stephen is a versatile finance lawyer with experience representing secured and unsecured creditors in complex debt financings. His work ethic and solid reputation will give us an advantage in the competitive New York market.”
Castro, whose experience includes working with clients at banks, hedge funds, investment firms and other major financial institutions, said:
“I am thrilled to join Norton Rose Fulbright’s respected corporate finance practice. With a loyal client base in place, I look forward to being a resource for the firm in New York and around the world.”
Source: www.nortonrosefulbright.com
