Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces that partners Nicholas Mavrakis and Ben Hammond have been elected to the Board, commencing 1 November 2026.
Nicholas Mavrakis is a partner in the Complex Litigation team in Sydney and a client partner for Global Litigation, supporting the growth of global litigation client relationships. He has over 30 years’ experience in managing large and complex litigation in commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, class actions, securities law, cartel disputes fraud, and tax disputes, as well as having advised on investigations across a range of regulators in the US, Europe and Asia.
Ben Hammond is the Managing Partner of Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Hong Kong office and head of the Hong Kong financial regulation practice. He advises the largest international financial institutions, principal traders and family offices on complex regulatory issues across Asia, and is well known for his commercially minded approach and deep industry knowledge, including in the fintech sector.
“I am delighted to welcome Nicholas Mavrakis and Ben Hammond to our Board,” said Global Co-Chair Karen Davies. “Their leadership skills and exceptional track record of delivering for our business, people and clients will be invaluable in their new roles. I am confident that they will make a significant contribution to the Board and in helping to shape the firm’s future direction.”
Nicholas Mavrakis said: “I am delighted to be appointed to the Ashurst Perkins Coie Board. We are at a pivotal stage as a truly global law firm, and I am confident we will continue to solidify our position as trusted advisors to all our clients across all our markets and will capitalize on all the opportunities ahead and further.”
Ben Hammond added: “I am honoured to have been elected to the Board and excited about the opportunity to contribute to the next chapter of Ashurst Perkins Coie’s growth. Drawing on my experience leading our Hong Kong office and working with clients across Asia, I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Board members to help shape the firm’s strategic direction and strengthen our position as a truly global platform.”
