Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF), a distinguished global law firm known for its extensive legal services, recently appointed Annie Haggar as the new Australian head of cybersecurity, based in Canberra. With a remarkable background of over two decades in cybersecurity and technology law, Annie Haggar stands out as a highly regarded cybersecurity lawyer in Australia, bringing a wealth of expertise to NRF’s global cybersecurity and privacy team.
Annie Haggar has made a name for herself in the cybersecurity field through her extensive work with multinational businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure clients. As the founder of Cyber GC, a specialized firm focusing on cybersecurity and technology law, she has built a reputation for excellence, providing counsel on a wide range of issues including traditional technology contracting, outsourcing, emerging technologies, alliances and partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and cybersecurity.
Her diverse experience across the technology, security, infrastructure, and government sectors significantly enhances Norton Rose Fulbright’s capabilities in cybersecurity.
In her new role as the head of cybersecurity, Annie will play a crucial role in supporting NRF’s clients across various sectors and industries. She will offer comprehensive guidance on managing cyber risks, improving cybersecurity postures, and effectively responding to cyber incidents. Annie’s expertise will be integral to NRF’s global cybersecurity and privacy team, which is dedicated to delivering end-to-end solutions to clients both domestically and internationally.
Annie Haggar expressed her enthusiasm for her appointment, emphasizing the essential role that global law firms play in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. She highlighted the significance of global firms in helping clients navigate and defend against cyber and security threats, as well as in preparing and responding effectively to breaches. Annie looks forward to contributing to Norton Rose Fulbright’s efforts in building a robust cybersecurity and privacy offering to help clients mitigate risks and protect their organizations from security threats.
Annie’s background includes senior legal positions in cybersecurity, strategic partnerships, complex contracting, and emerging digital technologies at Accenture prior to founding Cyber GC. Her experience at an international law firm has further honed her skills in technology and cybersecurity law.
Alison Deitz, Norton Rose Fulbright’s chief executive partner in Australia, commended Annie’s appointment, highlighting the increasing importance of cybersecurity in today’s legal landscape. Chris Cwalina, the global head of cybersecurity and privacy at NRF, welcomed Annie to the firm’s global practice of cybersecurity and privacy lawyers, emphasizing the value she brings to the team.
Annie Haggar’s appointment aligns with Norton Rose Fulbright’s ongoing efforts to enhance its global cybersecurity capabilities. The firm has recently made several key appointments and promotions across various legal disciplines, showcasing its commitment to strengthening expertise in key areas.
Overall, Annie Haggar’s appointment as the head of cybersecurity at Norton Rose Fulbright signifies a significant step towards bolstering the firm’s cybersecurity offerings and reinforcing its position as a leader in providing comprehensive legal services in the cybersecurity and privacy domain.