{"id":57236,"date":"2026-06-16T09:51:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T09:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&#038;p=57236"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T09:53:05","slug":"ashfords-strengthens-corporate-offering-with-london-partner-hire","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/ashfords-strengthens-corporate-offering-with-london-partner-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashfords strengthens corporate offering with London partner hire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>UK law firm Ashfords has appointed corporate partner Alexis Karim to its London office, further strengthening the firm\u2019s corporate and transactional capabilities. His appointment follows three partner hires in Ashfords\u2019 London office in May, as part of the firm\u2019s strategy to deliver sustainable growth through accelerated investment in the capital.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Alexis joins from Charles Russell Speechlys and brings significant experience advising on corporate transactions, including private company M&amp;A, private equity and venture capital investments. He works with a broad client base spanning large and growth corporates, private equity and venture capital sponsors, family offices, management teams and investee companies.<\/p>\n<p>His practice covers a range of key sectors for Ashfords, including healthcare and life sciences, financial services and technology.\u00a0 He has advised on a number of high-profile and complex transactions, including cross-border acquisitions, strategic investments and growth capital funding rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Alexis\u2019s appointment reflects Ashfords\u2019 continued investment in its London corporate team as it supports clients across the full transaction lifecycle, from growth capital and private equity investment through to M&amp;A and strategic restructuring.<\/p>\n<p>Rory Suggett, partner and head of corporate at Ashfords, said<em>: \u201cAlexis is an excellent addition to our growing London team. His strong track record in mid-market M&amp;A and private equity, combined with his sector expertise, aligns perfectly with our strategic focus. His appointment enhances our ability to support clients on complex, high-value transactions and reflects continued demand for our corporate services.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alexis said: <em>\u201cAshfords has a strong reputation for delivering commercial, pragmatic advice and building long-term client relationships. I\u2019m excited to join the team at a time of growth and to contribute to the continued expansion of the firm\u2019s corporate offering in London and beyond.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ashfords\u2019 corporate team advises businesses, investors and management teams on a wide range of transactions, supporting clients from early-stage investment through to exit, across the UK and internationally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Information to editors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ashfords is a valued legal partner to a wide range of corporate, public sector and private clients across the UK and internationally, counted on by clients to get the right result &#8211; whether that\u2019s delivering commercial objectives, protecting assets, making investments or solving disputes.<\/p>\n<p>With four UK offices and an international network, we are able to draw on legal expertise in over 70 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Ashfords LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales. Ashfords LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Address, contact and partner details can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/\">www.ashfords.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Francesca Howie<br \/>\n<\/strong>Campaigns &amp; Content Manager, Ashfords LLP<br \/>\n01392 333619<br \/>\nf.howie@ashfords.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-57236","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/57236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}