New Board appointments at Ashurst

Phil Breden is a partner in the corporate team in Sydney. Specialising in M&A and corporate advisory, Phil advises large ASX-listed companies as well as US-based and European multinationals across a variety of sectors, with particular expertise in energy, utilities, construction and manufacturing. He has held a number of management roles including global co-head of corporate and head of region – Australia.

Kylie Lane is a partner in the corporate team in Melbourne. She specialises in M&A, equity capital markets, corporate advisory and governance. Kylie has particular expertise in the energy, resources, built environment and infrastructure sectors, and has significant international M&A experience, including navigating Australia's foreign investment laws.

Karen Davies is UK head of corporate and has served on the Board since 2017. Having been highlighted as one of the strongest female legal leaders in the City, she has extensive experience in advising both corporate clients and investment banks on a full range of domestic and cross-border corporate finance transactions. Karen specialises in M&A and equity capital markets work.

“我想祝贺菲尔和凯莉their appointment and Karen on her re-appointment to the Board," said chairman Ben Tidswell. "They have extensive combined experience and their expertise, knowledge and leadership will be invaluable to our firm in addressing opportunities and challenges during this unprecedented time for the global economy and the legal sector."

Phil Breden commented: "I am proud to be elected to the Board. I look forward to making a contribution at a time of significant opportunity for our global firm."

Kylie Lane said: "I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to help the firm deliver on its vision to be the most progressive global law firm and to contribute to our success in a new capacity."

Karen Davies commented: "Being re-elected to the Board is a great honour and I look forward to continuing to represent the interests of the partners and staff at an exciting time for our firm."

The Board comprises chairman Ben Tidswell (London), global managing partner Paul Jenkins (London/Sydney), partners Phil Breden (Sydney), Karen Davies (London), David Jones (London), Tobias Krug (Frankfurt) and Kylie Lane (Melbourne), chief financial officer Mark Herbert (London) and independent board members Wu Gang and Robin Lawther.