A leading international law firm with world class capability
With our technical expertise, local knowledge and international network, we deliver an experience for our clients that other professional service providers find hard to match. And we are committed to being a sustainable global law firm, having positive impacts for our clients, employees, profession, the environment and the communities in which we are based.
Who we are
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Responsible business
Delivering positive impacts for our employees, clients, profession, environment and communities
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Awards
Proud to be recognised by clients and industry experts
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Sponsorship
Proud supporters of art and literature prizes
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Alumni
Keeping in touch with colleagues and the firm
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Our leadership
An integrated leadership team
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They are solution-oriented and will always go the extra mile to get a result.
Chambers Global 2015 -
The team as a whole is very professional, and always puts our company's interests as top priority.
Chambers Global 2015 -
They are excellent - very commercial and very user-friendly.
Chambers UK 2016
Our history
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2018
Ashurst, continuing to deliver clear, practical, commercial advice to help clients achieve their goals
- 2018
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2013
Full financial integration transforms Ashurst into a truly global practice
- 2013
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2012
Blake Dawson and Ashurst combine their practices in Asia and Blake Dawson rebrands as Ashurst Australia
- 2012
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2005
First Middle East office opens in Dubai
- 2005
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2000
First office in US opens in New York
- 2000
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1990
First office in Asia opens in Tokyo
- 1990
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1989
First European office opens in Brussels
- 1989
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1935
Beresford Love Francis & Co established in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- 1935
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1841
James Hunter Ross establishes what will later become Blake Dawson in Melbourne
- 1841
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1822
William Henry Ashurst becomes a partner in London
- 1822
Our values
Our shared values help define our culture and drive the way we work with one another, our clients and wider stakeholders.
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Collaboration
We are a truly collaborative and not just collegiate firm, that is mutually supportive of clients and colleagues.
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Excellence
We are committed to the highest quality of service and professionalism, and to exceeding expectations in everything we do.
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Innovation
We are agile, willing to test new ideas and constantly thinking about clients and improving the way we serve them.
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Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, and are accountable to each other and our clients, never letting anyone down.
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Integrity
We are honest and open in our communications, with the moral courage to do what is right and to hold others to account.
- 165 Awards
- 396 partners
- 25 Offices
- 1822 Founded
Global coverage from our international network
We have an international network of 25 offices in 15 countries, allowing us to provide help and advice to clients across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. With more than 1,600 partners and lawyers working across 10 different time zones, we are able to respond to our clients wherever and whenever they need us.
