London-based law firm Ashurst will merge with American legal practice Perkins Coie to form a combined entity generating $2.7 billion in annual revenue, positioning the organization among the top 20 global firms. Chief Executive Paul Jenkins and Managing Partner Bill Malley will serve as co-leaders of Ashurst Perkins Coie following partnership approval votes scheduled for early next year, with integration anticipated during the third quarter of 2026.
The transatlantic combination enables Ashurst to expand its operations across 17 American cities, while providing Perkins Coie with access to 27 international locations spanning the Asia-Pacific markets and other regions. Ashurst recently achieved record profitability following a strategic restructuring that addressed financial challenges experienced approximately ten years ago, while the Seattle-headquartered firm maintains strength in West Coast technology and litigation sectors.
The transatlantic combination enables Ashurst to expand its operations across 17 American cities, while providing Perkins Coie with access to 27 international locations spanning the Asia-Pacific markets and other regions. Ashurst recently achieved record profitability following a strategic restructuring that addressed financial challenges experienced approximately ten years ago, while the Seattle-headquartered firm maintains strength in West Coast technology and litigation sectors.
