Ashurst promotes new partner to strengthen Paris corporate team

Ashurst, a leading global law firm, recently announced the promotion of Charles-Douglas Fuz to the position of partner in its Paris corporate team. Effective from the 1st of May, Charles-Douglas, who is French and American and holds practicing licenses in both Paris and New York, brings a wealth of experience to the firm. His expertise lies in advising infrastructure and private equity funds, as well as strategic corporates on various transactions, including M&A, private equity, and joint-ventures, especially within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Since he joined Ashurst back in 2020, Charles-Douglas has cultivated strong relationships with key clients of the firm and has significantly contributed to enhancing Ashurst’s Infra M&A sector in Europe. He works closely with the Global Loans, Investment Funds, Projects, and Energy Transition teams and actively participates in the growth of the firm’s strategic markets, which include France, Italy, Germany, and the United States.

Expressing his congratulations, Jason Radford, the Global Head of Corporate at Ashurst, praised Charles-Douglas for his unwavering dedication to clients, the corporate practice, and the firm. François Hellot, the Practice Head of Corporate for Continental Europe and the Middle East, lauded Charles-Douglas, highlighting his expertise in cross-border deals, his role in bridging European and US markets, and his commitment to strategic clients. He emphasized Charles-Douglas’ importance in developing Ashurst’s Corporate offering, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

In response to the promotion, Charles-Douglas Fuz expressed his honor in joining the Ashurst partnership and thanked the partners for their trust. He looks forward to continuing his efforts in strengthening the firm’s M&A practice. Ashurst’s Global Chair, Karen Davies, commended all the newly promoted partners, recognizing them as the future leaders of the firm. She underlined their pivotal role in the firm’s future direction and overall success, attributing their promotion to their collaborative nature and forward-thinking approach.

Ashurst has promoted a total of 20 new partners across various practice groups and several of its global offices to accommodate client demand and showcase the depth and strength of the firm’s capabilities. This move aims to solidify Ashurst’s standing as a top player in the legal industry, with an eye towards future growth and continued success.