Ashurst Perkins Coie

Ashurst Perkins Coie brings together Ashurst’s international finance, energy and infrastructure practice with Perkins Coie’s substantial US presence and technology, intellectual property and litigation capabilities. The combined firm has more than 3,500 client-facing practitioners across 52 offices, with major hubs in London, Seattle, Sydney and New York.

Its core sectors include technology, energy and infrastructure, and financial services. These bring together transactional, regulatory and disputes work, from financing major developments to advising businesses on technological change.

For London trainees, finance remains central to the programme. A compulsory Global Loans or Global Markets seat provides experience of the financial arrangements underpinning commercial transactions. The wider firm offers opportunities to explore environmental regulation, planning, private capital and cross-border business.

Trainees begin with an induction and receive training when entering each department. A supervisor supports their work, while a trainee buddy helps them settle into the firm. The Early Careers and Learning and Development teams provide continuing support towards qualification.

Eligible future trainees receive postgraduate sponsorship at the University of Law. Maintenance grants are £12,000 for the PGDL in London, £10,200 outside London and £20,000 for the SQE programme. An additional £2,000 interest-free loan is available.

Client and international secondments offer opportunities to experience different working environments. Overseas placements can include language lessons.