Global law firm Ashurst announces that Karen Davies has been re-elected as Global Chair of the firm for a second term, effective 1 August 2025.
Paul Jenkins, Global CEO commented: “On behalf of the partnership, I am delighted to congratulate Karen on her re-appointment as Global Chair. Over the past four years, Karen has demonstrated strong leadership in her role, and a deep commitment to our clients and our people. Her ability to Chair the firm while maintaining a thriving practice is exceptional, and I’m confident that under Karen’s continued guidance as Chair, our firm will continue to go from strength to strength. Karen and I will continue to work closely together to deliver outstanding results for our clients, our people and the firm.”
Continuing in the role as Global Chair, Karen has outlined several key areas where she plans to build on the firm’s achievements during her second term. This includes leveraging Ashurst’s strengths and addressing emerging opportunities, ongoing focus on Ashurst's clients, driving meaningful transformation through innovation and technology, and delivering for Ashurst’s people and its communities through sustainable and inclusive practices.
“It is a privilege to be Ashurst’s Global Chair, and I'm excited to be starting a second term”, said Karen Davies. “The strength of our firm lies in our talented people, our collaborative culture and our unwavering commitment to delivering for our clients. Together with the Board, Paul and the Executive team, and our global partnership and people, we will continue to build on our achievements and drive the firm forward.”
Karen Davies has served on the firm’s Board since 2017, taking over the role as Global Chair in 2021. She is one of the City's leading M&A lawyers and has been a partner in Ashurst’s Corporate practice since 2012. Her leadership and management roles, combined with her successful practice, have been instrumental to the firm’s growth.
The Board will continue to comprise Global Chair Karen Davies (London), Global CEO Paul Jenkins (Sydney/London), partners Phil Breden (Sydney), Lynn Dunne (London), David Jones (London), Kylie Lane (Melbourne), Carloandrea Meacci (Milan) and CFO, Mark Herbert (London), and independent Board members, Robin Lawther, CBE and Wu Gang.
