Ashurst to merge with Perkins Coie

The planned amalgamation will create a top 20 global law firm with 3,000 lawyers and 52 offices spanning 23 countries. London-headquartered Ashurst and Seattle-headquartered Perkins Coie today (17 November) announced their impending merger to create the new firm Ashurst Perkins Coie, with its core practice and industry strengths including litigation, technology, energy and intellectual property (IP). The tie-up – which is subject to closing conditions and partner votes – is the latest