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Ashurst and Perkins Coie Form New Legal Powerhouse
14 Apr
Summary
- Two major law firms will merge, creating a global firm.
- The combined entity will employ 3,000 lawyers.
- The new firm is expected to generate $2.8 billion in revenue.
A landmark merger has been overwhelmingly approved by partners at London-based Ashurst and U.S.-based Perkins Coie. This strategic union is set to create a combined global law firm with 3,000 lawyers and projected revenues of $2.8 billion. The new entity, to be known as Ashurst Perkins Coie, will operate from more than 50 offices across the globe.
Ashurst global CEO Paul Jenkins will serve as global co-CEO alongside Perkins Coie's managing partner, Bill Malley, highlighting the strong alignment and shared ambition driving the merger. This move follows a recent trend of international law firms consolidating, with other notable combinations like Hogan Lovells with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, and Winston & Strawn with Taylor Wessing also in progress or expected soon.
Perkins Coie has a notable history, including its successful legal challenge against former U.S. President Donald Trump's administration over executive orders targeting firms linked to political opponents. This merger is anticipated to officially close in the third quarter of 2026, further reshaping the landscape of global legal services.
