Updated: ‘I like building businesses’ – Ashurst blow as ex-head Geffen quits with corporate partner for Gibson Dunn Jaishree Kalia1 October 2014Strategic recruitment It had been long rumoured but the loss that Ashurst clearly wanted to avoid has materialised as it was today (1 October) confirmed that the firm’s former head Charlie Geffen has quit alongside corporate partner Mark Sperotto for a US rival.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 categoryPower hungry: how big tech’s demands are supercharging the energy marketGibson Dunn and Latham score roles on Apollo’s investment in Wrexham Football ClubRevolving Doors: A&O Shearman builds in Riyadh as Kirkland, Paul Hastings, and more make flurry of City hiresPaul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsGibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playChance moment: CC doubles down on private capital, but will flurry of hires pay off?Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner