Ashurst Expands NY Finance Team Ahead of Perkins Coie Merger

Global law firm Ashurst adds four new finance and restructuring partners to its growing US practice.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:33am

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Ashurst, a global law firm, has announced the addition of a four-partner team to bolster its finance and restructuring offerings in New York. Jeris Brunette, Mark Dendinger, Rebecca Keep, and William Ebert have joined the firm, bringing extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and commodities. This expansion aligns with Ashurst's strategic goals ahead of its proposed combination with Perkins Coie.

Why it matters

The addition of this experienced finance and restructuring team strengthens Ashurst's capabilities in the US market, particularly in the areas of complex financial transactions, acquisition and working capital facilities, asset-based and reserve-based lending, project financings, and liability management transactions. This move positions Ashurst as a go-to firm for sophisticated financing solutions across a variety of industries, as the firm continues to grow its presence in New York and the US.

The details

The new partners will bring Ashurst's team of finance and restructuring lawyers in the US to 30. Jeris Brunette, Mark Dendinger, Rebecca Keep, and William Ebert have extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring, advising on a range of complex financial transactions. In the last six months, Ashurst has also added partners Rossie Turman III and Joe Giannini to its New York debt finance practice, further strengthening the firm's finance offering.

  • In the last six months, Ashurst has added partners Rossie Turman III and Joe Giannini to their New York debt finance practice.
  • The new four-partner team joined Ashurst in March 2026.

The players

Ashurst

A global law firm that has announced the addition of a four-partner team to bolster its finance and restructuring offerings in New York.

Jeris Brunette

One of the four new partners who joined Ashurst, bringing extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring across various sectors.

Mark Dendinger

One of the four new partners who joined Ashurst, bringing extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring across various sectors.

Rebecca Keep

One of the four new partners who joined Ashurst, bringing extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring across various sectors.

William Ebert

One of the four new partners who joined Ashurst, bringing extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring across various sectors.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Jeris Brunette, Partner

“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.”

— Mark Dendinger, Partner

“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.”

— Rebecca Keep, Partner

“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.”

— William Ebert, Partner

What’s next

The proposed combination between Ashurst and Perkins Coie is expected to be finalized in the coming months, further strengthening the firm's capabilities in the US market.

The takeaway

Ashurst's strategic investment in expanding its finance and restructuring team in New York demonstrates the firm's ambition to become a go-to provider of sophisticated financing solutions across various industries, positioning it for continued growth in the US market ahead of its proposed merger with Perkins Coie.