Ashurst Perkins Coie
Ashurst Perkins Coie is the global law firm for the future economy. With more than 3,500 client-facing practitioners across 52 offices worldwide, we advise a broad range of clients, and have a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services – three sectors at the forefront of economic transformation.
Combining global scale, sector insight, and technological capability, Ashurst Perkins Coie helps clients unlock opportunity with market-leading experience in complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters.
We support clients through a shifting landscape where technology, and AI in particular, is both an accelerator and disruptor to their business opportunities and challenges and is reshaping how energy, data, and capital move across markets.
Our strengths have earned our lawyers recognition across the profession, and more importantly, the trust of our clients. Our people are our greatest asset, advising clients on complex, cross-border matters and collaborating seamlessly across markets and practices. We offer a global platform for career-defining work and an opportunity to help shape a firm with the culture and confidence to compete at the highest level.
For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition. We have a long legacy of helping clients through moments of transformation with the insight to help them stay ahead.
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Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Meet the Early Careers Team
Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie - Our Virtual Event Series for Students and GraduatesBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is here! Join us for our series of virtual events designed to give you an exclusive look at what life is really like at our firm. Through interactive virtual sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore commercial law, develop your skills, and connect with our people.What is Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is our event series, created to give students and graduates a genuine insight into our firm, our culture, and the opportunities we offer. Each session is carefully designed to pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of working at a leading global law firm, with real stories, honest reflections, and practical guidance from our lawyers, trainees and early careers team.Who Can Attend?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to all students and graduates interested in a legal career, regardless of your degree subject or background.Whether you are just starting university, in your final year, or have already graduated, you are welcome to join us and discover more about Ashurst Perkins Coie.The series is especially valuable for those considering applying for our vacation schemes, training contract, or first year insight day.Why Attend Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Gain a deeper understanding of Ashurst Perkins Coie as a leading global law firm and learn about the legal industry from those who know it best.Develop your commercial awareness, legal knowledge, and professional skills to enhance your employability and future career prospects.Meet and network with our colleagues from across different areas of the business, who will share their personal journeys and offer practical advice.Take part in interactive sessions designed to be informative, enjoyable, and tailored to your interestsEvent 2: The Early Careers Team, Ashurst Perkins CoieDate: 18 November 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmWe're delighted to invite you to Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Applications Hints and Tips. Your guide to crafting a standout application. This session is designed to help you approach every stage of the application process with clarity and confidence, offering practical advice from the people who review applications every day.What's This Session About?Applying for opportunities in the legal sector can feel daunting, particularly when you're unsure what recruiters are really looking for. At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we want every candidate to have the chance to present themselves at their best. Our Early Careers Team will lift the lid on what makes a strong application, sharing insider insights to help you showcase your genuine strengths, experiences and motivations.What We'll Cover:Getting Started: Learn how to research the firm and the opportunity effectively, so that your application is focused, well informed and tailored to Ashurst Perkins Coie.Answering Application Questions: Discover how to understand what each question is really asking, structure your answers clearly and support your points with relevant examples.Showcasing Your Experiences: Find out how to draw on your academic, work and extracurricular experiences, and how to demonstrate the skills they have helped you develop, even if they are not legal.Demonstrating Your Motivation: Explore how to communicate why you want a career in law, and why Ashurst Perkins Coie in particular, in a way that is authentic and compelling.Common Pitfalls to Avoid: Hear about the most frequent mistakes our team sees, from missed deadlines to generic answers, and how to make sure your application stands out for the right reasons.Ask the Early Careers Team: Put your questions directly to our Early Careers Team and receive tailored guidance from those who know the Ashurst Perkins Coie recruitment process inside out.Why Should You Join?This is your opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how applications are assessed. You'll walk away with practical hints and tips and the confidence to submit an application that truly represents you.Register today and take a positive step towards your future career with Ashurst Perkins Coie.
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Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Projects and Energy Practice Showcase
Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie - Our Virtual Event Series for Students and GraduatesBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is here! Join us for our series of virtual events designed to give you an exclusive look at what life is really like at our firm. Through interactive virtual sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore commercial law, develop your skills, and connect with our people.What is Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is our event series, created to give students and graduates a genuine insight into our firm, our culture, and the opportunities we offer. Each session is carefully designed to pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of working at a leading global law firm, with real stories, honest reflections, and practical guidance from our lawyers, trainees and early careers team.Who Can Attend?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to all students and graduates interested in a legal career, regardless of your degree subject or background.Whether you are just starting university, in your final year, or have already graduated, you are welcome to join us and discover more about Ashurst Perkins Coie.The series is especially valuable for those considering applying for our vacation schemes, training contract, or first year insight day.Why Attend Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Gain a deeper understanding of Ashurst Perkins Coie as a leading global law firm and learn about the legal industry from those who know it best.Develop your commercial awareness, legal knowledge, and professional skills to enhance your employability and future career prospects.Meet and network with our colleagues from across different areas of the business, who will share their personal journeys and offer practical advice.Take part in interactive sessions designed to be informative, enjoyable, and tailored to your interests.Event 3: Projects and Energy ShowcaseDate: 24 November 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmWe're delighted to invite you to Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Projects and Energy Transition. Your guide to how lawyers are helping to shape the future of energy and infrastructure. This interactive session will show you how our Projects and Energy Transition team sits at the heart of some of the most significant and complex deals in the market today.What's This Session About?Our lawyers will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to work in this fast-moving practice area. The team advises clients navigating the shift towards sustainable growth across a range of sectors, and helps them understand what energy transition really means for their businesses.What We'll Cover:The Practice Area: Discover what the Projects and Energy Transition team does and why it sits at the heart of some of the most significant and complex deals in the market today.The Sectors: Explore the range of sectors the team advises across, including energy and resources, transport, social infrastructure, and financing the digital economy.The Deals: Hear about the types of transactions our lawyers work on and the jurisdictions they operate in.The Client Perspective: Learn how the team helps clients understand what energy transition really means for their businesses as they navigate the shift towards sustainable growth.Ask the Team: Put your questions directly to our legal professionals and connect with the team in a relaxed setting.Why Should You Join?With climate change, technology and the race to net zero dominating the global agenda, there has never been a more exciting time to explore a career in this space. You'll walk away with a genuine insight into the opportunities available and the impact you could have as a lawyer in this field.How to Join:This session will be hosted via Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to you the day before the event.Don't miss out. Register now and find out what a career in Projects and Energy Transition at Ashurst Perkins Coie could look like for you
VirtualBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Our Social Mobility Committee
Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie - Our Virtual Event Series for Students and GraduatesBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is here! Join us for our series of virtual events designed to give you an exclusive look at what life is really like at our firm. Through interactive virtual sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore commercial law, develop your skills, and connect with our people.What is Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is our event series, created to give students and graduates a genuine insight into our firm, our culture, and the opportunities we offer. Each session is carefully designed to pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of working at a leading global law firm, with real stories, honest reflections, and practical guidance from our lawyers, trainees and early careers team.Who Can Attend?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to all students and graduates interested in a legal career, regardless of your degree subject or background.Whether you are just starting university, in your final year, or have already graduated, you are welcome to join us and discover more about Ashurst Perkins Coie.The series is especially valuable for those considering applying for our vacation schemes, training contract, or first year insight day.Why Attend Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Gain a deeper understanding of Ashurst Perkins Coie as a leading global law firm and learn about the legal industry from those who know it best.Develop your commercial awareness, legal knowledge, and professional skills to enhance your employability and future career prospects.Meet and network with our colleagues from across different areas of the business, who will share their personal journeys and offer practical advice.Take part in interactive sessions designed to be informative, enjoyable, and tailored to your interests.Event 4: Meet our Social Mobility CommitteeDate: 3rd December 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmAre you interested in a career in law? Would you like to hear honest, first-hand stories from legal professionals at Ashurst Perkins Coie who have built their careers from a lower socio-economic background?If you answered yes, we're delighted to invite you to Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Social Mobility. This session is open to all students and graduates, whatever your background, and is a unique opportunity to learn more about Ashurst Perkins Coie and the different routes into the legal profession.What's This Session About?The event will feature a panel discussion with colleagues from across the business who identify as coming from a lower socio-economic background. You will hear about their personal and professional journeys, their experiences of working at Ashurst Perkins Coie, and their advice for aspiring lawyers. You will also have the chance to put your own questions to the panel.What We'll Cover:Our panellists will begin by sharing their career journeys, including what they studied, where they went to university and the paths their careers have taken, before discussing what motivated them to pursue law, when they made that decision and whether they considered other paths along the way. You'll pick up practical advice on standing out in applications and interviews, as well as the key skills that can help you succeed in a legal career. The panel will also talk about the programmes and initiatives they found most helpful, and share how you can build networks, find mentors and access opportunities that may not be readily available. You'll hear how they overcame the challenges they faced on their way into the profession, including how they handled imposter syndrome.Why Should You Join?This is a rare opportunity to gain insights and tips from professionals who have overcome barriers and excelled in their careers at Ashurst Perkins Coie. Whether you identify as coming from a social mobility background, want to be a better ally, or are simply curious about different paths into law, you'll take away valuable advice. You will also learn more about the firm's culture, values and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Whether you are studying law or another subject, whether you are in your first year or your final year, whether you have applied to Ashurst Perkins Coie or not, and whatever your background, this session is for you.How to Join:This session will be hosted via Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to you the day before the event.Register today and take a positive step towards your future career with Ashurst Perkins Coie.
VirtualBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Restructuring and Special Situations Group
Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie - Our Virtual Event Series for Students and GraduatesBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is here! Join us for our series of virtual events designed to give you an exclusive look at what life is really like at our firm. Through interactive virtual sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore commercial law, develop your skills, and connect with our people.What is Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is our event series, created to give students and graduates a genuine insight into our firm, our culture, and the opportunities we offer. Each session is carefully designed to pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of working at a leading global law firm, with real stories, honest reflections, and practical guidance from our lawyers, trainees and early careers team.Who Can Attend?Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to all students and graduates interested in a legal career, regardless of your degree subject or background.Whether you are just starting university, in your final year, or have already graduated, you are welcome to join us and discover more about Ashurst Perkins Coie.The series is especially valuable for those considering applying for our vacation schemes, training contract, or first year insight day.Why Attend Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?Gain a deeper understanding of Ashurst Perkins Coie as a leading global law firm and learn about the legal industry from those who know it best.Develop your commercial awareness, legal knowledge, and professional skills to enhance your employability and future career prospects.Meet and network with our colleagues from across different areas of the business, who will share their personal journeys and offer practical advice.Take part in interactive sessions designed to be informative, enjoyable, and tailored to your interests.Event 5: Restructuring and Special Situations Group ShowcaseDate :Wednesday 9 December 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmInterested in how lawyers help businesses navigate financial difficulty and find a way forward?When companies face financial pressure, legal advisers play a central role in helping them protect value, preserve jobs and plan for the future. Restructuring and Special Situations is one of Ashurst Perkins Coie's core practice areas globally, with a full-range service in Europe, APAC and the United States. Join us for this interactive session to discover how our team works at the heart of some of the most complex and high-stakes situations in the market today.What You'll Learn:Our lawyers will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to work in this fast-paced and dynamic practice area. The team covers the full spectrum of turnaround, restructuring, insolvency and distressed investment work, with extensive experience in distressed M&A, wind-down transactions and insolvency-related litigation, including claims for breach of duty, preference and fraudulent transfer. The team regularly represents clients across the capital structure, including debtors, creditors, sponsors and other stakeholders, on both domestic and cross-border matters.Whether stabilising a distressed company, leading a complex turnaround or managing a major corporate collapse, our lawyers help clients protect value and optimise their positions. You'll hear about the types of matters they work on and the skills needed to succeed.Get Involved:This isn't just a presentation. You'll have the chance to put your questions directly to our legal professionals and connect with the team in a relaxed setting.How to Join:This session will be hosted via Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to you the day before the event.Don't miss out. Register now and find out what a career in Restructuring and Special Situations at Ashurst Perkins Coie could look like for you.
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