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: Life as a Trainee
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 this brand-new 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 new virtual 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: Life as a Trainee at Ashurst Perkins CoieDate: 17 September 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmEver wondered what life is really like as a trainee at a leading global law firm?We're excited to invite you to Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Life as a Trainee. This is your opportunity to hear directly from our current trainees in a live, informal Q&A, speaking bout their experiences.What's This Session About?Our trainees will pull back the curtain on their day-to-day lives at Ashurst Perkins Coie, sharing the realities of training at an international firm. From the variety of work they get stuck into, to the challenges they navigate and the milestones they celebrate, this session is designed to give you an authentic picture of what your first steps in law could look like here.What You Can Expect:Real Stories, Real Experiences: Hear first-hand about the projects our trainees work on — from high-profile transactions and cross-border deals to meaningful pro bono initiatives.Skills and Development: Learn how our trainees build essential legal and professional skills every day, and how the firm supports their growth at every stage.Culture and Support: Discover what makes the training environment at Ashurst Perkins Coie so distinctive, including the collaborative culture and mentoring that help our trainees thrive.Your Questions Answered: This is a live Q&A, so come prepared to ask anything — whether it's about day-to-day responsibilities, seat rotations, work-life balance, or the unique opportunities available to trainees here.Why Should You Join?There's no better way to understand what a training contract at Ashurst Perkins Coie is really like than hearing it straight from the people living it. Whether you're preparing an application or simply exploring your options, this session will give you the unfiltered insight you need.The event will be hosted via Zoom, and a meeting link will be circulated to registered attendees the day before the session. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Digital Economy Transactions
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 this brand-new 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 new virtual 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: Wired for Deals: Inside Our Digital Economy Transactions PracticeDate: 23 September 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmWant to discover how law and technology collide in some of the most exciting deals happening today?We're delighted to invite you to Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Wired for Deals. This session will take you inside our Digital Economy Transactions practice, giving you a first-hand look at the cutting-edge work our lawyers do at the intersection of law, technology, and business.What's This Session About?Building on the success of previous sessions, this is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of how our Digital Economy Transactions team advises on matters such as technology transactions, data privacy, intellectual property, and more. You'll explore the dynamic and varied work our lawyers undertake — from negotiating complex commercial agreements to navigating regulatory challenges in an ever-evolving digital landscape.What You Can Expect:Practice Overview: Hear a presentation from members of our Digital Economy Transactions team, covering the breadth of work they handle and the clients they support.The Work in Action: Learn how our lawyers tackle real-world challenges — structuring technology deals, advising on data protection, protecting intellectual property, and guiding clients through the regulatory complexities of the digital space.Why This Practice is Growing: Understand why digital economy transactions is one of the fastest-growing areas of law and what that means for aspiring solicitors looking to build a career in this space.Live Q&A: Put your questions directly to members of the team. Whether you're curious about the day-to-day work, the skills you need to succeed, or the opportunities available, this is your chance to get honest answers from those at the forefront.Why Should You Join?This session is perfect for anyone interested in the crossover between law and technology. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of what a career in digital economy transactions looks like, the challenges and opportunities in this fast-paced area, and how you can position yourself for success in an innovative and rapidly growing field.We look forward to welcoming you to this session at Ashurst Perkins Coie.
VirtualBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity
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 this brand-new 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 new virtual 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: Every Perspective Matters: Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity at Ashurst Perkins CoieDate : 29 September 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmDiscover how Ashurst Perkins Coie is building a workplace in which every perspective matters. In this interactive virtual event, members of our Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity team will offer an insider's view of the firm's global strategy, day-to-day initiatives and personal stories that bring our commitment to life.You will learn how we embed inclusive practices into client work and collaboration, how our employee networks support our efforts to increase inclusivity across the firm, and how we measure progress so that our words translate into meaningful change. Throughout the session you will be able to ask questions, share your own experiences and connect with professionals who are passionate about creating equitable opportunities for all. If you are driven by curiosity, ambition and a genuine commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion and opportunity, we would be delighted to welcome you.Register now and join us for a conversation that promises to be both engaging and inspiring.The event will be hosted via Zoom, and a meeting link will be circulated to registered attendees the day before the session. We look forward to welcoming you.
VirtualBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Global Loans & Global Markets
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 this brand-new 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 new virtual 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 6: Behind the Deal: Exploring Global Loans & Global MarketsDate: 8 October 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmInterested in the deals that shape international finance?We're delighted to invite you to Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Behind the Deal. This session will take you inside our Global Loans and Global Markets teams, where you'll hear first-hand from our lawyers about some of the most complex and innovative transactions in the market today.What's This Session About?Our Global Loans and Global Markets practices sit at the centre of international finance, advising clients on a diverse range of work including syndicated lending, leveraged finance, project finance, debt capital markets, derivatives, structured finance, and securitisation. This session is your opportunity to go behind the deal and gain a real understanding of what these areas involve, the types of clients our lawyers work with, and the skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced environment.What You Can Expect:The Work We Do: Discover the breadth of transactions our teams handle — from multi-billion pound syndicated loans to innovative structured finance solutions — and understand how these deals come together from start to finish.Life in Global Finance: Hear what it's really like to work in these teams at Ashurst Perkins Coie, including the pace, the collaboration, and the intellectual challenges that make this area so rewarding.Skills That Set You Apart: Learn about the commercial awareness, analytical thinking, and client-facing skills that our lawyers rely on every day, and how you can start building them now.Live Q&A: Put your questions directly to our lawyers and partners in a relaxed and open setting. Whether you're curious about deal structures, career progression, or day-to-day life, no question is off limits.Why Should You Join?If you're curious about a career at the cutting edge of global finance, this is your chance to find out more. You'll leave with a clearer picture of what our Global Loans and Global Markets teams do, how they fit into the wider firm, and whether this could be the right path for you.The event will be hosted via Zoom, and a meeting link will be circulated to registered attendees the day before the session. Register now and take the first step towards your future career with Ashurst Perkins Coie.
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