Ashurst hires Freshfields’ Australia head and former Tokyo managing partner to bolster cross-border work Michael West29 May 2015Strategic recruitment Ashurst has made a rare lateral hire from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London, bringing in the firm’s country partner for Australia and co-head of mining and metals, James Wood, to bolster its corporate division.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryRevolving Doors: Simpson Thacher launches in Singapore as Ropes, Clifford Chance build in ParisTrading Places: Ropes hires Freshfields levfin co-head as top Kirkland litigator retiresRevolving Doors: Paul Weiss grows funds practice as A&O Shearman welcomes Paul Hastings London partnerPaul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsGibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playWhite & Case snaps up A&O Shearman IP trio as post-merger exits continueRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry