It’s not been the ideal launch after the final phase of its high-stakes global merger. Within days of the union between Ashurst and its Australian ally going live on 1 November, the combined firm has seen a run of senior departures and barely concealed dismay in some quarters at the surprise leadership defeat of Charlie Geffen.
Global head of corporate Stephen Lloyd resigned at the start of November, within weeks of Ashurst voting with an overwhelming 97% majority in favour of full financial integration with Australian big six firm Blake Dawson, and shortly after litigator Ben Tidswell won the vote for the firm’s new chairman role.
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