Ashurst appoints Paul Jenkins for second term

Ashurst announces that Paul Jenkins has been re-appointed global managing partner for a second four-year term, with effect from 1 November 2019.

Chairman, Ben Tidswell, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I congratulate Paul on his re-appointment and thank him for his commitment, drive and leadership to date. We have had an exceptionally strong year and we are seeing the benefits of a significant focus on our clients, our market leading practices and our people. The Board, Executive Team and partners share a determination to build further on this outstanding success in the years ahead and are delighted that Paul will continue for another term."

Global managing partner, Paul Jenkins, said:

"It is a privilege to be re-appointed for a second term as global managing partner, and to receive the strong endorsement of the Board and the support of my colleagues in the role. The sharp focus on our key priorities and investments has ensured a high level of performance and we are very well positioned to continue this success. I have great confidence in the firm's strategic direction and am excited about the opportunities ahead of us as a global firm. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, the Executive Team and all of my colleagues globally to build on our success over the next four years."

Appointed global managing partner in June 2016, Paul is a member of the Board and leads the Executive Team. Joining the firm as a graduate in 1996, he was appointed a finance partner in Sydney in 2006 and co-led the global finance division from 2012. Paul has particular expertise in corporate finance, debt capital markets and securitisation. Paul practised earlier in his career in London and Tokyo, and is a qualified solicitor in New South Wales and England and Wales.