Ashurst appoints 25 new partners

Global law firm Ashurst announces a record number of promotions, for the second year running, with the appointment of 25 partners, with effect from 1 May 2023.

• 25 new partners appointed to partnership – a record number of promotions for the second year running
• New cohort elected from across 13 offices and 13 different practices, reflecting client demand and the strength and depth of the firm's capabilities
• Ashurst has promoted 52 women into the partnership over the last five years, representing over 50% of the total

Global law firm Ashurst announces a record number of promotions with the appointment of 25 partners, with effect from 1 May 2023.

The promotions reflect the diverse geographic and practice strength of Ashurst's global presence, and are spread across 13 offices and 13 practices, with 60% in Asia Pacific and 40% in EMEA. Further, with this latest round the firm has promoted 52 women into the partnership over the last five years, representing over 50% of the total. Ashurst's global partnership is currently 31% female, up from 19% in the 2018/19 financial year.

"I am delighted to welcome a record number of new members to our global partnership this year and would like to congratulate each and every one of them on their well-deserved promotion. Their appointment is a testament to the important contribution they have made to our clients and the firm," said Global Chair Karen Davies.

Karen added that the strong number of promotions reflects the firm's continued commitment to identifying, supporting and developing a future pipeline of talent. "We are relentlessly focused on enabling the ambition and potential of our people, who are the key to our success, and these promotions reflect that. Our new partners represent the diversity of talent, and the collaborative and inclusive culture that is at the heart of our firm and I wish them every success in the next stage of their careers."

"As we embark on our 2027 strategy for the firm from 1 May we are excited to welcome our new partners, who continue to make Ashurst a firm that outpaces change," added Paul Jenkins. "The strength and depth of skill and experience that we see in this record-breaking round of promotions reflects our continued commitment to invest in the future of our global firm and our people. I am confident they will all play a vital role in the future success of the business and will make a significant impact for our clients."

The firm's new partners are:

_{* Note: In accordance with local regulations, Peter Grayson will be referred as Special Counsel in Japan. Ashurst practises law in Japan through Ashurst Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo, a joint enterprise formed under the Special Measures Law Concerning the Handling of Legal Business by Foreign Lawyers (the Special Measures Law) which is affiliated with Ashurst LLP.  The joint enterprise is regulated by the Japan Federation of Bar Associations in accordance with the Special Measures Law. In accordance with this legislation the lawyers who are partners of the joint enterprise in Japan are all admitted as Japanese qualified lawyers (bengoshi) or registered as foreign lawyers in Japan (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi). Peter is pending registration as a registered as foreign lawyers in Japan (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi) in Japan and will duly become partner Ashurst Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo after his Foreign Lawyer Registration is completed.}