Ashurst has set out further details of its new management line-up ahead of its full financial integration with its Australia arm, with managing partner James Collis taking the role of global managing partner and the senior partner position set to be phased out.

Legacy Blake Dawson managing partner John Carrington has been appointed as managing partner Australia, while an agreement has also been reached over the composition of the new 14-member global board, which will comprise partners from both legacy firms.