Ashurst

Global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years.

Ashurst was established in Melbourne in 1841 by James Hunter Ross. James Irwin Cromie established Ashurst in the Wau Goldfields around 1935. On 1 March 2012 Blake Dawson merged with Ashurst, evolving from an Australian law firm with a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific to an international firm with a network spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Ashurst has 25 offices in 15 countries and a number of referral relationships. With over 400 partners and a further 1,450 lawyers across 10 different time zones, they are able to respond to their clients wherever and whenever they need.

Ashurst is a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on all areas of commercial law. Ashurst provides a full range of legal services for corporate clients at all stages of development.