Norton Rose Fulbright is closing its Prague office for the second time, citing 'difficult' market conditions.

The office was launched in its current incarnation in 2006, just months after legacy Norton Rose ended its joint venture with local Czech firm Balcar Polanski.

Currently, the office numbers 18 staff, including 10 fee-earners, two of which are partners.

The head of the Prague office Milana Chamberlain will return to the UK where she will take up a senior position in the London business, ethics and anti-corruption practice.

The remaining partner Pavel Kv