Global law firm Ashurst announces a significant boost to its US finance and restructuring offering, with the appointment of a four-partner team in New York. Jeris Brunette, Mark Dendinger, Rebecca Keep and William Ebert join as partners, as part of the firm’s strategy to increase its capacity to meet client demand in US finance and restructuring.
The quartet will bring Ashurst’s team of finance and restructuring lawyers in the US to 30. Jeris, Mark, Rebecca and William, bring extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring across a range of sectors, and are notable for their deep experience in the energy, infrastructure and commodities sectors. The team advises on complex financial transactions, including acquisition and working capital facilities, asset-based and reserved-based lending, project financings, in- and out-of-court restructurings, and liability management transactions.
In the last six months Ashurst has added partners Rossie Turman III and Joe Giannini to their New York debt finance practice, joining the existing team led for many years by Mike Neary. The arrival of this new partner quartet establishes Ashurst’s US restructuring offering, further strengthens the firm’s existing finance offering and aligns with the firm’s strategic goals ahead of its proposed combination with Perkins Coie.
Jeris Brunette commented: “Ashurst’s ambition and investment in the US are clear, and I am thrilled to be part of this next chapter. The firm’s focus on financial services and private capital, and its strong banking & finance platform align perfectly with my practice and client base.”
Mark Dendinger said: “I am thrilled to join Ashurst during this growth phase to strengthen the spectrum of the firm’s New York finance offering with dedicated restructuring capability as part of the continued expansion of the firm’s presence in the US. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and clients across the growing global network.”
Rebecca Keep added: “Joining Ashurst is it continues to build out its US offering is a unique opportunity. The firm’s strategic investment and growth in finance, energy, infrastructure, and technology fit squarely with my practice, and the firm provides the ideal platform to help our clients navigate complex financings in today’s markets.”
William Ebert said: “I am excited to join my long-time colleagues and friends at Ashurst and help to expand the impressive offerings of the New York finance team. The firm’s strategic commitment to the US finance markets, combined with its collaborative culture and the global reach of its full-service platform, makes Ashurst the ideal place both to continue my practice and deliver enhanced value to clients in both the US and abroad.”
Commenting, Mark Edwards, Head of Global Loans at Ashurst said, “At a time when global markets are experiencing unprecedented volatility, scaling our support for US finance clients with integrated, specialised experience across the debt finance and bankruptcy spectrum, will be game-changing for us. This is a top team, with a remarkable depth of experience, and their addition to our existing practice substantially enhances our capability to serve clients not just in the US, but in the key markets of Europe and Asia as well.”
Paul Jenkins, Global CEO of Ashurst, said, “The recruitment of this four partner finance team is aligned with our proposed combination with Perkins Coie, and reinforces our sector focus across Energy, Technology and Financial Services. Welcoming Jeris, Mark, Rebecca and William at a time of significant momentum for the firm is a clear indication of our ambition in New York, the US and globally.”
Sharon Kim, New York Office Managing Partner, added “Following the arrival of Rossie Turman and Joe Giannini, this expansion marks a step change in our New York offering, positioning us as a go-to firm for sophisticated financing solutions across a variety of industries. We are building something truly special in New York, and we could not be more excited about the trajectory of our US practice. I am delighted to welcome Jeris, Mark, Rebecca and William to the team.”Sharon Kim, New York Office Managing Partner, added “Following the arrival of Rossie Turman and Joe Giannini, this expansion marks a step change in our New York offering, positioning us as a go-to firm for sophisticated financing solutions across a variety of industries. We are building something truly special in New York, and we could not be more excited about the trajectory of our US practice. I am delighted to welcome Jeris, Mark, Rebecca and William to the team.”