Global law firm Ashurst has announced the appointment of Jonathan Parry as a senior capital markets partner, marking his return to the firm after nearly a decade. Parry rejoins Ashurst from White & Case, where he had been a key figure in its capital markets practice, and will bolster the firm’s corporate team in London.
Parry brings more than 25 years of experience advising on equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, placings and accelerated book-builds across the London Stock Exchange and other major exchanges in the EMEA region. His practice spans advising both issuers and investment banks, and he previously completed a secondment with the UK Listing Authority. He is also recognized as a Hall of Fame lawyer for UK ECM in Legal 500.
The move underscores Ashurst’s continued investment in expanding its corporate and capital markets capabilities, particularly as demand for sophisticated ECM advice grows amid evolving market conditions. Parry’s return is expected to strengthen the firm’s ability to support clients across public offerings and complex transactions globally, including in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
His reappointment also reflects Ashurst’s broader strategy of attracting senior talent to deepen its bench in key practice areas and enhance its integrated corporate offering for corporate, sponsor, and financial institution clients.
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“Our corporate practice is a full-service offering, covering all aspects of private M&A and public company work, and equity capital markets is a core part of that. Jonathan is a proven leader in the ECM space, bringing deep experience advising both issuers and financial institutions across the full spectrum of public offerings. His track record of guiding clients through complex capital markets transactions, combined with his strong relationships, will be a tremendous asset to our platform and means we are well positioned to drive accelerated growth in this area. We are thrilled to welcome Jon back to the team. A Legal 500 ‘Hall of Famer’, Jon’s arrival will take our UK ECM capability to the next level. His ability to integrate immediately into our wider corporate team will further bolster our core offering for corporate and sponsor clients, and investment banks in the UK and further afield into the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.”
Jason Radford, Global Head Of Corporate, Ashurst
“It is great to welcome Jon back to Ashurst, he is a great addition to our corporate team. He has the rare blend of being a very strong technical lawyer, whilst also being commercial and pragmatic. A seasoned and highly regarded practitioner, Jon’s skill for navigating complex transactions on the LSE and other international exchanges, and looking after investment banks and listed company clients generally, will be hugely beneficial for our clients as ECM activity builds.”
Nick Williamson, UK Head Of Corporate, Ashurst
“Welcoming Jonathan back to Ashurst reflects our continued commitment to investing in top-tier talent and expanding our capabilities in areas of critical importance to our clients. As companies navigate evolving market conditions and seek strategic access to equity capital markets, Jonathan will play a key role in strengthening our ability to deliver best-in-class advice at every stage of the process.”
Paul Jenkins, Global Chief Executive Officer, Ashurst
“I am delighted to be rejoining the firm at a time of real momentum and excited to be working with colleagues across the network to support clients on their most complex equity capital markets transactions. Ashurst’s strategic investment in expanding its corporate practice, its collaborative culture and its full-service platform make it the perfect place to build the next chapter of my practice. I am really looking forward to being part of the firm’s continued growth and to help further advance the internationalisation of its PLC and listed company offering.”
Jonathan Parry, Partner, Ashurst
