The air of unreality – can the big deal deliver for Ashurst? Legal Business30 September 2013Legal mergersAustraliaComment ‘Historically, what killed Ashurst’s mergers has been apathy. Latham, Fried Frank, Clifford Chance – people were apathetic.’ So recalls one former veteran of the City firm.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 jasmine.glass@legalbusiness.co.uk Related ContentA&O Shearman rehires M&A partner after six-year Skadden stint as Ashurst and BCLP make lateralsThe top firms for value, billing and efficiency – and how they do itRevolving Doors: Milbank signs up infrastructure trio while Travers hires new restructuring headRevealed: A&O Shearman partner exits pass 100 mark since merger announcementKramer Levin’s Paris office joins Morgan Lewis amid HSF merger dealBDB Pitmans rebrands as Broadfield as discussions over US tie-up continueThe customer is always right – which firms do clients rate most highly?Footing the bill – as chargeout rates spiral, will clients put their foot down?Rising to the challenge – tough market rewards for firms with clearest focus