Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed a new head of Middle East as it expands its activities in the region, the firm announced on Wednesday.  

Mohammed Paracha succeeds Deirdre Walker, who held the position since 2017. A partner since 2010, Paracha led the banking and finance practice in Dubai before taking up the new role. He is also the firm’s head of Islamic finance for the Middle East and Africa, the firm said in a statement.