Ashurst–Perkins Coie Merger Creates $2.7 Billion Transatlantic Megafirm in Big Law Shake-Up
LONDON / SEATTLE — November 17, 2025 — London-headquartered Ashurst and US firm Perkins Coie have agreed to merge in a landmark transatlantic deal that will create a top‑20 global law firm with around 3,000 lawyers and annual revenue of about $2.7 billion. Operating under the new brand Ashurst Perkins Coie, the combined outfit will span 52 offices in 23 countries, cementing its status as one of the largest law firms in the world. Reuters+2Legal Cheek+2 A New Top‑20 Global Law Firm The merger is formally being described as a “combination of equals”, uniting two long‑established firms with more than