For more than a century, Perkins Coie has represented clients at the forefront of technological change, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. The firm’s leading technology sector capability and deep corporate, litigation, and intellectual property expertise, along with highly regarded privacy, fintech, environmental, and life sciences practices, make it the partner of choice for the companies shaping the future.
Our story
Since our founding in Seattle in 1912, we have represented clients conquering new frontiers. We continue that tradition today — helping some of the world's most dynamic companies solve the legal and business challenges of tomorrow.
Our firm has thrived because we have never stood still, constantly adapting to change and helping our clients do the same. Powered by a culture of collaboration, commitment to excellence, and intellectual curiosity, we deliver high-value counsel to clients facing increasingly global and complex challenges.
Areas of expertise
Technology
Leading partner to technology companies, from the garage to the boardroom.
Corporate and Litigation
Trusted advisor in complex litigation and high-stakes business matters.
Intellectual Property
Extensive expertise across the IP lifecycle.
Perkins Coie in numbers
Recognized Excellence
Consecutive years named among the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune, 2003-2025
Best Lawyers® recognized attorneys
with 21 lawyers named "Lawyer of the Year," 2026
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88 practice area rankings in Chambers USA 2025, with 198 lawyers recognized and 58 ranked Band 1
Lawyers
1,100
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Partners
450
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Offices
21
Words from our leadership
"Perkins Coie has a proud history of partnering with the world’s most innovative companies, helping them grow, and growing alongside them. Today, our clients face challenges and opportunities that are not only global but also increasingly complex. To meet this moment, we must strengthen our ability to deliver trusted legal guidance seamlessly across borders. As Ashurst Perkins Coie, we will combine resources and expertise to accelerate growth and set new standards for world-class legal service."
Bill Malley
Firm Managing Partner, Perkins Coie
“For more than 100 years we have looked to the future, constantly adapting to change, and helping our clients do the same. This combination is the next evolution of that, bringing together two forward-thinking firms into a truly global platform that will stay ahead of change.”
Mark Birnbaum
Chair, Firmwide Executive Committee, Perkins Coie
FAQs
Your questions, answered.
Why did Perkins Coie select Ashurst as a partner?
Ashurst is a tailor-made partner for this next chapter. They share our dedication to client service excellence, innovation, and a like-minded culture grounded in integrity and collaboration.
Ashurst brings to this combination an established presence in major financial capitals including Frankfurt, London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, and market-leading capabilities in energy and infrastructure, financial services, and real estate that complement our own leading technology sector capability and practice strengths.
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How will the combination deliver greater value to Perkins Coie's clients?
This combination brings together two growing, elite firms of similar scale with highly complementary geographic footprints, capabilities, and cultures.
As Ashurst Perkins Coie, our greater global reach and expanded expertise means we will have the ability to do even more to help clients solve their most pressing challenges with confidence, including having access to deeper capabilities and new insights in key markets.
Ashurst Perkins Coie's combined resources will also allow us to accelerate investments in both AI and top talent—enhancing our ability to deliver even greater insight, quality, and efficiency for our clients.
Perkins Coie-specific questions
The press release highlights Ashurst Perkins Coie's focus on technology, energy and infrastructure, and financial services. What does this mean for clients in other sectors?
While those identified sectors will be important to the combined firm, each of the sectors in which we operate will remain fundamental to our success, and a significant strategic focus for us moving forward.
The combined firm
How will this combination affect current Perkins Coie clients?
We expect to close on this combination in Q3 of 2026, subject to a partner vote at both firms and other customary conditions to closing. Until then, both firms will continue to operate independently.
Pre- and post-close, clients can expect the same personalized, relationship-driven service for which we have always been known, and as Ashurst Perkins Coie, we will be able to provide clients with deeper capabilities and new insights in key markets.
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