Ashurst strengthens Paris corporate team with partner promotion

Global law firm Ashurst has bolstered its corporate/M&A offering with the promotion of Charles-Douglas Fuz to partner in the Paris corporate team, effective 1 May 2025. Charles-Douglas is one of a 20-strong global cohort of new partners.

Charles-Douglas is French and American and admitted to practice in both Paris and New York. He has extensive experience advising infrastructure and private equity funds, as well as strategic corporates on domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, private equity and joint-ventures, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Since joining Ashurst in 2020, Charles-Douglas has forged close relationships with several key clients of the firm and played an important role in strengthening Ashurst's Infra M&A offering in Europe. He collaborates closely with the Global Loans, Investment Funds, and Projects & Energy Transition teams and actively contributes to the growth of the firm's strategic markets, including France, Italy, Germany, and the United States.

Jason Radford, Global Head of Corporate, said: "Congratulations to Charles-Douglas on his well-deserved elevation to the global partnership, which is reflective of his continuing contribution to our clients, the corporate practice and the firm."

François Hellot, Practice Head of Corporate for Continental Europe and Middle East, said: "Charles-Douglas’ promotion reflects the strong growth momentum of our Corporate practice in Paris and in Europe. His recognised experience in cross-border deals, his ability to build bridges between European and US markets, and his commitment to strategic clients make him a valuable asset to our team. He will play a central role in developing our Corporate offering, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors."

Charles-Douglas Fuz added: "I am honoured to join the Ashurst partnership. I thank the partners for their trust and look forward to continuing to help strengthen our M&A practice."

"Our new partners represent the next generation of Ashurst leaders, and I would like to congratulate them all on their well-deserved promotion. This group embodies our collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, and I am confident that each individual will play a pivotal role in the firm’s future direction and continued success," said Ashurst's Global Chair Karen Davies.

Overall, Ashurst has promoted 20 new partners spanning 10 practice groups and seven of the firm’s 31 offices, reflecting client demand and the strength and depth of the firm's global capabilities.