Ashurst announces Board appointment

Ashurst today announces that Angela Pearson has been elected to the Board for a term of three years, commencing 31 January.

Angela is a dispute resolution partner in the London office.  She joined Ashurst in 1993 and became a partner in 2006. She has previously served on Ashurst LLP's Remuneration Committee.

Chairman Ben Tidswell commented:

"I would like to congratulate Angela on her appointment. I am confident that she will make a significant contribution to the Board and play a key role in guiding the firm towards achieving its strategic objectives."

Angela Pearson commented:

"I look forward to representing the partners in my Board position and contributing to the future strategic decision making and global success of our firm."

The appointment follows Simon Beddow standing down from the from the Board to assume the role of divisional co-head of Corporate.

The Board comprises Chairman Ben Tidswell, Vice Chairman Mary Padbury, Managing Partner James Collis, CFO Brian Dunlop, partners Peter Armitage, Cristina Calvo, Roger Davies, Reinhard Eyring, Robert Ogilvy Watson, Mark Vickers, Ian Williams and Independent Board Members Robert Gillespie and David Turner.