Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Rajiv Khanna, a corporate, M&A and securities lawyer who practices with emphasis on cross-border transactions, has joined its New York office as a partner. Joining from Buchanan Ingersoll, Khanna advises on M&A transactions and Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) work, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions. 

Khanna  has decades of experience advising technology, life sciences and other clients in domestic, cross-border and multijurisdictional M&A transactions, securities offerings, corporate finance matters, project finance deals and real estate issues.

Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, said:

“Rajiv is a fantastic lawyer with impressive experience advising clients on complex cross-border deals. With more lawyers in New York than any other US office, we are committed to continued growth in this important market, especially in our corporate practice.”

Scarlet McNellie, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, said:

“Global corporations who rely on us for guidance on international transactions will appreciate Rajiv’s knowledge and experience. His global M&A capabilities, and particularly his focus on India, will be instrumental in meeting clients’ evolving business needs.”

Khanna, who has been recognized by The Legal 500 for corporate M&A, said:

“Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading global firm with a deep bench of talented corporate lawyers. My international corporate practice will greatly benefit from the firm’s global platform, and I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues around the world.”

Licensed in New York and India, Khanna earned his LLM from University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated first in his class. He earned his LLB and BBA (with honors) from the University of Delhi.