Ashurst LLP

Ashurst Ashurst is a global law firm with a strong presence in Australia, providing a wide range of legal services to clients across various industries. The firm has offices in major cities including Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, and offers expertise in areas such as corporate and M&A, banking and finance, energy, infrastructure, and real estate.

Main Practice Areas and Specializations

Ashurst's main practice areas include antitrust, regulatory and trade, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, corporate crime and investigations, digital economy, dispute resolution, employment, financial regulation, fintech, intellectual property, international arbitration, investment funds, planning, environment and First Nations, projects and energy transition, real estate, restructuring and special situations, and tax.

Geographic Focus and Office Locations

The firm has a global reach with 31 offices across Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America. In Australia, Ashurst has offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

Notable Expertise or Industry Focus

Ashurst has notable expertise in areas such as energy transition, digitalisation, and infrastructure, and has a strong focus on industry sectors including banks, defence, energy, government, infrastructure, mining, private capital and funds, real estate, sports, and technology.

Unique Services or Approaches

The firm offers a range of unique services and approaches, including Ashurst Advance, which provides innovative legal solutions