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Overview

Introduction

Well known for its strong corporate focus, Ashurst's U.S. attorneys practice in a number of areas, including Derivatives, Global Loans, Investment Regulatory, Projects, Structured Products and Tax, and collaborate with colleagues around the world on a daily basis. The firm has U.S. offices in Austin, Hudson Yards, and Santa Monica.

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Total No. Attorneys (2021)

1K - 1.5K

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Featured Rankings

Best Law Firms for Firm Culture
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Base Salary

1st year: $215,000
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No. of U.S. Offices

3


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No. of International Offices

25


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Major Office Locations

New York, NY
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About the Firm

Founded over 200 years ago in London, Ashurst continues to grow globally with over 30 offices in 20 countries. In 2004, Ashurst opened its first U.S. office in New York. Since then, the firm has expanded its U.S. presence with offices in California and Texas.

Bicentennial Behemoth

William Henry Ashurst founded the firm in 1822. Ashurst was an attorney with a heart; known for supporting the abolishment of slavery and equal rights for all. Ashurst’s son, William Jr., joined the firm in 1843. In the 1850s, partner John Morris was added to the firm. Morris hired Frank Crisp who became one of the most well-known company lawyers in London and helped elevate the firm into a London powerhouse. Throughout the next hundred-plus years, Ashurst Morris Crisp grew—first in Europe, then Asia, the Mid...

Why Work Here


Celebrating 200 years of Ashurst

We are celebrating 200 years of Ashurst this year and looking forward to the next 200!

Looking to the future, our clients benefit from our global experience and expertise with in-depth knowledge of key industries. Our innovative approach has already brought law and technology together in our Ashurst Advance practice. To serve our clients holistically, we are growing our risk consultancy and board advisory practices.

Our talented lawyers focus on solutions for our clients. We work with global corporations, financial institutions and governments to contribute to the building of industries and nations, the development of legal and business reforms, and to support our communities across the globe.

We are proud to launch our purpose as part of our celebrations:

Together, we create the extraordinary with our people, clients and communities.

And we are excited to see what the future will bring.