Global law firm Ashurst has bolstered its banking and finance offering with the promotion of Katia Fettes to partner in the global loans team, based in Luxembourg, with effect from 1 May 2024. Katia is one of a 30-strong global cohort of new partners – a record number of promotions for the firm for the third year running.

Katia joined Ashurst as a senior associate in Luxembourg in 2021. She specialises in banking and finance transactions, with a particular focus on acquisition finance, real estate finance as well as fund finance mandates. Katia also advises on a wide range of capital markets transactions, ranging from bond issues to structured finance matters, and is the main contact in Luxembourg for securitisation transactions.

Commenting on the appointment, Antonios Nezeritis, Ashurst’s Luxembourg Office Managing Partner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Katia to the partnership – she is an exceptional practitioner whose broad experience and international background is invaluable in assisting clients to achieve great outcomes. Katia has already made a strong contribution to the Luxembourg office, and her appointment reflects the firm’s commitment to fostering internal talent.” 

“Katia is a wonderful addition to our partnership group, she is a great asset to the firm and will play a key role in further strengthen our banking and capital markets practices in Luxembourg”, added Fabien Debroise, Head of Ashurst’s global loans team in Luxembourg. “She is recognised by her peers and clients for her exemplary legal skills and overall client service, and I am sure that, thanks to her contribution, we will be able to continue to serve our client’s needs.”

“Our 30 new partners are an outstanding group of talented legal and consulting professionals, who embody the collaborative and inclusive culture that is at the heart of our firm, and I would like to congratulate them all on their well-deserved promotion. They have each made a crucial contribution to the ongoing success of our clients, our people and the firm. I am confident that each and every one of them will play a pivotal role in helping us to continue to deliver a strong performance and outpace the market, as we realise the ambitions we have set ourselves as a firm,” said Ashurst’s Global Chair Karen Davies.

Overall, Ashurst has promoted 30 new partners spread across 12 of Ashurst’s 31 offices across Asia, Australia, EMEA, the UK and the US, reflecting client demand and the strength and depth of the firm’s global capabilities.