Perkins Coie LLP

Ashurst and Perkins Coie formally completed their $2.8bn merger in June 2026, creating a top 20 global law firm by revenue. Ashurst Perkins Coie – with more than 950 partners and 3,500 fee earners across 52 global offices will be led by Ashurst global chief executive Paul Jenkins and Perkins Coie managing partner Bill Malley as global co-CEOs. Meanwhile, Ashurst chair Karen Davies and Perkins Coie chair Brian Eiting will act as global co-chairs. Perkins Coie’s merger with Ashurst combines the former’s focus on tech, fintech, environment and life sciences with the latter’s prowess in cross-border transactions, particularly in the energy, financial services and real estate sectors.