Ashurst Tags

Ashurst zeros in on corporate practice following wind-down of Commonwealth work, adds new co-head of M&A
Global law firm Ashurst has added a new partner and co-head of M&A in Australia, who comes to the firm after an...
06 June 2025
By Lauren Croft
Thomson Geer acquires entire Ashurst Canberra office, including 7 partners, 50+ staff
Global law firm Ashurst is shutting down operations in Canberra and winding down its Commonwealth government practice,...
22 May 2025
By Lauren Croft
Ashurst names 3 new Aussie partners
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed 20 new partners worldwide, three of whom come from the firm’s Australian...
24 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Further litigation likely for psychosocial risks in workplaces, despite withdrawn SafeWork prosecution
Issues pertaining to psychosocial injury and harm will “no doubt” result in future prosecutions despite SafeWork...
04 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Strong year ahead for M&A predicted, but US uncertainty looms as a ‘wild card’
Australia’s M&A market is poised for a notable increase, with specific sectors expected to “drive a...
02 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Ashurst re-elects global chair
Karen Davies has been elected for a second term as the global chair of BigLaw firm...
24 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst grows risk advisory with 2 new partners
Global law firm Ashurst has added two partners to its risk advisory division in a move to grow the firm’s offerings...
10 February 2025
By Lauren Croft
HWL Ebsworth takes VC head from Ashurst
National law firm HWL Ebsworth has added a new partner and head of its venture capital practice, who joins from BigLaw...
13 November 2024
By Lauren Croft
HSF names new people chief, Ashurst names new BD chief
BigLaw firms Herbert Smith Freehills and Ashurst have appointed a new global chief people officer and a new chief...
12 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst nabs CIO from NRF
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new chief information officer based in London, who joins from BigLaw rival...
04 November 2024
By Lauren Croft
HSF adds 2 partners from BigLaw rivals
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has expanded its energy and infrastructure practice, nabbing two partners who...
29 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst adds 3 risk advisory partners, launches new transformation risk offering
Within its risk consulting division, Ashurst has developed a new transformation risk offering and appointed three new...
28 October 2024
By Lauren Croft
Ashurst appoints 2 partners from BigLaw rivals for Perth office
After adding 17 Australians to its partnership in April, global law firm Ashurst has continued to add partners Down...
14 June 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst appoints new partner, first female lead in PNG
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new projects and corporate partner in Port Moresby, who is the first female...
13 May 2024
By Lauren Croft
Ashurst names 17 new Aussie partners
Global law firm Ashurst has promoted its “largest-ever cohort” to its partnership, with 17 of those new partners...
23 April 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst takes partner from Clifford Chance
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new senior commercial litigation partner in Sydney....
26 March 2024
By Grace Robbie
Ashurst establishes new advisory offering, hires 4 partners
Global law firm Ashurst has expanded its risk consulting division with the addition of four partners, three of which...
14 March 2024
By Lauren Croft
Maddocks appoints IP special counsel from Ashurst
National law firm Maddocks has moved to grow its national trademarks and brand protection practice by hiring a special...
23 February 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst adds litigation partner from Corrs
Global law firm Ashurst appointed a second new partner this month, this time hiring Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s head...
21 February 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
KWM senior associate joins Ashurst as partner in real estate team
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new partner for its Sydney-based real estate practice, hiring a senior...
08 February 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy