Ashurst strengthens Paris Global Markets team with partner promotion
Global law firm Ashurst has bolstered its Global Markets offering with the promotion of Annabel Massey to partner in the Paris Global Markets team, effective 1 May 2026, deepening the firm’s capabilities to deliver high-value, innovative solutions to financial institutions and corporates across capital markets, structured products and derivatives.
Annabel is one of an 18-strong global cohort of new partners.
Annabel advises on a wide range of debt capital markets, structured products, derivatives and repackaging transactions, across both international and domestic deals. She regularly assists banks, corporates and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in the structuring and documentation of market transactions. Her experience includes advising issuers on the establishment and updating of issuance programmes, preparing all documentation relating to the design, issuance and distribution of structured products governed by French law or English law, the regulations applicable to these types of products (EMIR, MiFID, PR3, etc.) and negotiating distribution and listing agreements. She also has extensive experience in derivatives, governed by ISDA or FBF documentation. She joined Ashurst as a senior associate in 2021, is bilingual in English and French and is dual-qualified in France and England & Wales.
Hubert Blanc-Jouvan, partner in the Finance practice in Paris, said: “Annabel’s promotion reflects the strong growth momentum of our Global Markets practice in France and across Europe. Her recognised expertise in structured products and capital markets, combined with her cross-jurisdictional capabilities, will enable us to further enhance the support we provide to financial institutions and corporates on their most complex transactions. She will play a central role in strengthening our European platform." Noam Ankri, Paris office Managing Partner, added: “Annabel has made an outstanding contribution to our clients and the global firm, and will continue to play a key role in our growth.”
Annabel Massey added: "I am delighted to join the Ashurst's partnership at such a defining moment. I am grateful for the partners’ confidence and look forward to helping drive the continued growth of our Global Markets practice."
“I’d like to congratulate our new partners on this very well-deserved milestone. They each represent the best of us as a firm: high-quality talent, and, importantly, trusted advisers. We remain deeply committed to investing in our people and nurturing the future generation of leaders. These appointments reflect Ashurst’s strategic priorities as we move toward our exciting combination with Perkins Coie, and continue to strengthen the depth of capability across our global platform,” said Global Chair, Karen Davies.
Overall, Ashurst has promoted 18 new partners spanning 11 practice groups and 9 of the firm’s 32 offices, reflecting client demand and the strength and depth of the firm's global capabilities.
Ashurst’s 2026 partner promotions come ahead of its combination with Perkins Coie, to become Ashurst Perkins Coie in Q3 2026. Partners at both firms voted the combination through in April.
Annabel is one of an 18-strong global cohort of new partners.
Annabel advises on a wide range of debt capital markets, structured products, derivatives and repackaging transactions, across both international and domestic deals. She regularly assists banks, corporates and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in the structuring and documentation of market transactions. Her experience includes advising issuers on the establishment and updating of issuance programmes, preparing all documentation relating to the design, issuance and distribution of structured products governed by French law or English law, the regulations applicable to these types of products (EMIR, MiFID, PR3, etc.) and negotiating distribution and listing agreements. She also has extensive experience in derivatives, governed by ISDA or FBF documentation. She joined Ashurst as a senior associate in 2021, is bilingual in English and French and is dual-qualified in France and England & Wales.
Hubert Blanc-Jouvan, partner in the Finance practice in Paris, said: “Annabel’s promotion reflects the strong growth momentum of our Global Markets practice in France and across Europe. Her recognised expertise in structured products and capital markets, combined with her cross-jurisdictional capabilities, will enable us to further enhance the support we provide to financial institutions and corporates on their most complex transactions. She will play a central role in strengthening our European platform." Noam Ankri, Paris office Managing Partner, added: “Annabel has made an outstanding contribution to our clients and the global firm, and will continue to play a key role in our growth.”
Annabel Massey added: "I am delighted to join the Ashurst's partnership at such a defining moment. I am grateful for the partners’ confidence and look forward to helping drive the continued growth of our Global Markets practice."
“I’d like to congratulate our new partners on this very well-deserved milestone. They each represent the best of us as a firm: high-quality talent, and, importantly, trusted advisers. We remain deeply committed to investing in our people and nurturing the future generation of leaders. These appointments reflect Ashurst’s strategic priorities as we move toward our exciting combination with Perkins Coie, and continue to strengthen the depth of capability across our global platform,” said Global Chair, Karen Davies.
Overall, Ashurst has promoted 18 new partners spanning 11 practice groups and 9 of the firm’s 32 offices, reflecting client demand and the strength and depth of the firm's global capabilities.
Ashurst’s 2026 partner promotions come ahead of its combination with Perkins Coie, to become Ashurst Perkins Coie in Q3 2026. Partners at both firms voted the combination through in April.
