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2 Aussies reappointed to Ashurst board

Global law firm Ashurst has re-elected two Australian partners to its board, with their new terms set to commence in November.

user iconJerome Doraisamy • 31 August 2023 • Big Law
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Kylie Lane and Phil Breden (both pictured) have been re-elected to the board of Ashurst. The pair were first elected to the board in September 2020.

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Ms Lane is a partner in the firm’s corporate team in Melbourne and specialises in M&A, corporate advisory, and governance, with expertise in the energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors. Mr Breden is a partner in its corporate team in Sydney, advising large ASX-listed companies as well as US-based and European multinationals across a variety of sectors, with expertise in energy, real estate, construction, consumer retail, and gaming.

Ashurst global chair Karen Davies said: “I'd like to congratulate both Kylie and Phil on their re-election.

“Kylie and Phil have been a real asset to have on the Board over the last few years and I’m pleased they will be able to continue in their roles.”

Elsewhere, Italian-based partner Carloandrea Meacci – who is the managing partner of the firm’s Milan office – has been elected to the board.

“I am confident all three will make a significant contribution, particularly as we embark on our 2027 strategy,” Ms Davies proclaimed.

The new terms will commence on 1 November 2023.

Ms Lane said: “I am delighted to have been re-elected to the Board. I remain passionate about our firm and its future.

“There are many opportunities for our people and our clients created by the large-scale changes occurring in the places where we operate, and I am confident we can realise our ambition to Outpace Change.”

Mr Breden added: “My time on the Board so far has been a privilege, and I’m delighted to have been re-elected. I am committed to driving Ashurst forward and continuing to help the firm deliver on its ambitions.”

The Board will now comprise: Ms Davies (London), global chief executive Paul Jenkins (London/Sydney), partners Mr Breden (Sydney), Lynn Dunne (London), David Jones (London), Ms Lane (Melbourne), Mr Meacci (Milan), CFO Mark Herbert (London), and independent board members Wu Gang and Robin Lawther.

Jerome Doraisamy

Jerome Doraisamy

Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.

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