Ashurst LLP facts for kids
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| No. of offices | 29 |
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| No. of lawyers | 1,600+ |
| No. of employees | 2,800+ |
| Major practice areas | General practice |
| Key people | Karen Davies (Chairman) Paul Jenkins (Global Chief Executive Officer) |
| Revenue |  £879 million |
| Date founded | 1822 (London) |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
Ashurst is a large international law firm that started in London, England. It has many offices around the world, in places like Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. More than 1,600 legal experts work there.
Ashurst is known for helping companies with big business deals. This includes things like mergers and acquisitions (when two companies join together) and corporate finance (helping companies manage their money). They also work in other areas like investment funds, energy projects, and solving disputes.
Ashurst's Story
How it Started
The firm began a long time ago, in 1822, in London. It was first called Ashurst Morris Crisp. The main founders were William H. Ashurst, John Morris, and Sir Frank Crisp.
Growing Bigger
Over the years, Ashurst kept growing. In 2003, the firm changed its name to Ashurst LLP. Like any big business, it faced challenges. But the teams worked hard to improve and become stronger. They focused on helping companies with important deals. This helped the firm become one of the top law firms in the UK.
Joining Forces with Blake Dawson
Ashurst continued to expand. In 2011, the firm had over 900 lawyers. They worked in 12 different countries.
On March 1, 2012, Ashurst made a big move. They joined with an Australian law firm called Blake Dawson. This kind of joining is called a merger. After the merger, Blake Dawson's offices also became known as Ashurst.
Blake Dawson had a long history too. It started in Melbourne, Australia, in 1841. Its founder, James Hunter Ross, set up his law practice there. Over time, Blake Dawson grew and joined with other firms. This helped them have offices in many major cities in Australia and Asia.
Because of this merger, Ashurst became much larger. It now has about 1,600 lawyers and over 2,800 staff members. They work in 24 offices around the world. This merger helped Ashurst become even stronger in areas like energy, infrastructure, and financial services.
See Also
- Ashurst Australia
