Established in 1822, Ashurst is a leading global law firm with offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America, and over 4500 personnel.
Our key areas of practice include:
Antitrust, Regulation and Foreign Investment
Banking and Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate and M&A
Digital Economy
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Financial Regulation
Fintech
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration
Investigations
Investment funds
Planning, Environment and First Nations
Projects & Energy Transition
Real Estate
Restructuring & Special Situations
Strategic Governance & Advisory
Tax
Firm Background
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a rich history spanning almost 200 years. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on all areas of commercial law.
What are some recent noteworthy cases Ashurst has been involved with?
Notably, Ashurst was involved in the ANZ and Suncorp merger.
We are advising Akaysha Energy on the project development and innovative virtual toll agreement of the Orana Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Akaysha's Orana BESS is the largest four-hour BESS in the National Electricity Market (NEM). It is expected to commence commercial operations in 2026.
What does the future look like for Ashurst?
We offer the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. In a changing world, our vision is to be a highly progressive global law firm. Our vision is to be a top 25 global law firm, known for outpacing change.
Our passion is to be the most progressive law firm and to achieve this we offer our clients legal-led consulting. Not only do we offer the best legal advice but our Risk Consulting team are able to operationalise that advice. We then use Ashurst Advance (new law) to deliver efficient, cost effective and technologically savvy solutions.
How does Ashurst embody its mission statement?
Today, the pace of change feels faster and more relentless than ever before.
The question is no longer: how do we keep pace? It’s: how do we get ahead, and stay ahead, of change?
Since 1822, our ambition has always been to lead the field, to be ahead of our time, and to inspire change. Through our 200-year history, taking a progressive stance on the issues of our time has been a constant thread, every step of the way. And this thread continues to run through our global firm.
At Ashurst, we’re here to do more than keep pace; we’re here to champion new ideas and to innovate. To deeply understand our clients’ needs and help them realise their ambitions too. To see what others can’t – to go beyond the ordinary – and find solutions that create a better future for our clients and our communities.
At Ashurst, we call this Outpacing Change.
We’re relentlessly anticipating the market’s ever-changing needs and creating integrated solutions that provide the most strategic value for our clients.
Solutions that meet our clients’ full range of legal challenges as well as their commercial goals; we go beyond matters of the law.
Solutions that integrate technology, innovation and flexible delivery models; we’re pioneering new ways of working and delivering greater efficiencies.
Solutions that take a holistic view of our clients’ strategy, business risk and operating models; we’re enhancing performance at Board level and right across the value chain.
What sets Ashurst apart?
Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how.
What sets us apart in the market is our people and how we work together; with our clients and one another, we share a strong desire to succeed.
Our passion for quality, our ability to think differently, and deliver through collaboration are the values we live by.
They underpin the solutions we deliver, the experiences we create, and the broader impact we have in the world.
We currently have 31 offices in 19 countries and a number of referral relationships that enable us to offer the reach and insight of a truly global firm combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. With 526 partners and 2069 lawyers working across 12 different time zones, we are able to respond to our clients wherever and whenever they need us.
What opportunities are available to law students and graduates at Ashurst?
Our 12 month graduate programme gives you the opportunity to work on real cases and transactions.
You will rotate through three different teams, gaining invaluable experience in multiple areas of commercial law, and at the end of the 12 months we'll work with you to decide which team to settle in.
Our Ashurst Activate Development Programme will help you develop your skills with tailored training sessions that complement your on-the-job training. You will also attend in-house Practical Legal Training to support your Admission, with study leave and admission fees paid for by Ashurst.
Real Work:
Our 12 month graduate programme gives you the opportunity to work on real cases and transactions. You will rotate through three different teams, gaining invaluable experience in multiple areas of commercial law, and at the end of the 12 months we'll work with you to decide which team to settle in.
Our Ashurst Activate Development Programme will help you develop your skills with tailored training sessions that complement your on-the-job training. You will also attend in-house Practical Legal Training to support your Admission, with study leave and admission fees paid for by Ashurst.
Three rotations:
At Ashurst, each graduate's journey is unique to them. You'll have an individually tailored plan of three rotations, typically a mixture of advisory, transactional and litigious teams. Our Partners and Early Careers Team work with you to identify the best fit with our teams.
Professional Development:
You'll be empowered to develop your knowledge and skills through on the job experiences, learning from others and structured development opportunities. From attending career transitions programmes, to ongoing supervisor feedback and mentoring opportunities, to engaging in interesting work and projects, these are just a few of the many experience you'll get as an Ashurst Grad.
Outside all of the above there are opportunities to work on Pro bono matters, include an international secondment, 3 x 4 month rotation, mentoring, opportunities to get involved in a range of networks/committees.
Website: https://www.ashurst.com/
