24 Mar 2026
Ashurst appoints four-partner New York finance and restructuring team
"Ashurst has hired Jeris Brunette, Mark Dendinger, Rebecca Keep and William Ebert as partners in New York to strengthen its finance and restructuring practice, with a focus on energy, infrastructure and commodities."
All four join Ashurst as partners and bring extensive experience in debt finance and restructuring across a range of sectors. They are noted for deep experience in the energy, infrastructure and commodities sectors and advise on complex financial transactions including acquisition and working capital facilities, asset-based and reserve-based lending, project financings, in- and out-of-court restructurings, and liability management transactions. Their arrival increases Ashurst’s team of finance and restructuring lawyers in the US to 30.
Jeris Brunette joins as a partner focused on banking and finance, financial services and private capital; he said Ashurst’s emphasis on financial services, private capital and its banking & finance platform align with his practice and client base.
Mark Dendinger joins as a partner contributing dedicated restructuring capability to Ashurst’s New York finance offering; he said he looks forward to strengthening the firm’s spectrum of finance services and collaborating across Ashurst’s global network.
Rebecca Keep joins as a partner working on complex financings; she said the firm’s strategic investment and growth in finance, energy, infrastructure and technology fit squarely with her practice and provide an ideal platform for clients.
William Ebert joins as a partner and said he is excited to rejoin long-time colleagues and help expand the New York finance team, citing Ashurst’s strategic commitment to US finance markets, collaborative culture and global full-service platform.
Commenting on the appointments, Mark Edwards, Head of Global Loans at Ashurst, said the team’s specialised experience across the debt finance and bankruptcy spectrum substantially enhances the firm’s capability to serve clients in the US and key markets in Europe and Asia. Paul Jenkins, Global CEO of Ashurst, said the recruitment of the four-partner finance team aligns with the firm’s proposed combination with Perkins Coie and reinforces its sector focus across energy, technology and financial services. Sharon Kim, New York Office Managing Partner, described the expansion as a step change in Ashurst’s New York offering and welcomed Jeris Brunette, Mark Dendinger, Rebecca Keep and William Ebert to the team.