Byron O'Connor

Nov 14, 2024 | nortonrosefulbright.com | Byron O'Connor

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa proudly announces the recognition of several of its distinguished lawyers in the internationally respected peer-reviewed guide, Best Lawyers®. This acknowledgment highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and underscores the esteemed reputation of its professionals within the legal community. The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® celebrates Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa lawyers across various legal specialties.

Aug 29, 2024 | nortonrosefulbright.com | Byron O'Connor

On 6 June 2024 the President assented to the Economic Regulation of Transport Act (the Act). The Act seeks to bring about significant and positive changes in the South African transport sector by creating a more co-ordinated and transparent regulatory framework. This legislation aims to create a coordinated and transparent regulatory framework across all modes of transport, including road, rail, maritime, and aviation, both for passengers and freight.

Jan 1, 2024 | bigissue.com | Byron O'Connor |Ryan John Butcher

Byron O’Connor, Generation UK alumni and tech consultant at OpenCredo, explains how a skills bootcamp completely changed his lifeIllustrations: Ben The IllustratorToday I can proudly say that I’m an ambitious tech consultant. But this was not always the case. Four years ago, my life was completely different. It was early 2019, I was unemployed, supporting my mum and sister, and trying my best to make ends meet.  But I was struggling. Physically, mentally, and professionally.

Dec 29, 2023 | bigissue.com | Byron O'Connor |John Bird

A new documentary explores the life of German artist Anselm KieferThe scale of Kiefer’s artworks is emphasised in a scene in Anselm, in which the artist cycles around his studio in France. Image: ROAD MOVIESThe truth is that the 3D film Anselm by German filmmaker and writer Wim Wenders blew me away. After watching the film I could not stop thinking about it and the strange almost unfilm-like qualities of it.

Dec 16, 2023 | bigissue.com | Byron O'Connor

The positive impact of Portugal’s drug policy provides the UK with a clear argument for a more compassionate approachImage: snazz_de on freeimages.comI had the privilege of speaking recently at a conference in Lisbon focused on harm reduction and homelessness. It was both enlightening and inspiring. As we seek solutions to reduce drug-related deaths in the UK and to improve our approach to individuals facing drug dependence and homelessness, Portugal’s experience provides invaluable lessons.