Ashurst announces new London managing partner

International law firm Ashurst announces today that Ruth Harris has been appointed London managing partner.

Ruth Harris is a real estate finance partner in the London office and Chair of Ashurst's partner admissions committee. A partner since 2006, Ruth joined the firm in 1995 and has spent her whole career at Ashurst. Ruth specialises in real estate finance across a wide range of asset classes. She has considerable expertise acting for both borrowers and lenders on their senior and junior debt requirements and on alternative syndication strategies.

Ashurst's global managing partner, Paul Jenkins said:

"I would like to congratulate Ruth on her appointment. She is a highly talented and driven lawyer with strong management ability and exceptional client skills. She will make a very valuable contribution as a key member of our management team and will provide strong leadership to the London office."

Ruth Harris commented:

"Being appointed managing partner in London is an exciting challenge. I very much look forward to working with our London practice heads, partners, lawyers and business services teams to help deliver some fantastic results for the office. There is great momentum in London which continues to deliver excellent performance. Playing a strategic role in the further growth of our business and our client offering is a great opportunity."

Ruth's appointment follows Simon Beddow's three-year term in office coming to an end.