McLaren Group

Ashurst is proud to be the Official Legal Services Partner to the McLaren Group

We have worked with the team at McLaren Automotive since 2013, and are delighted that over the past 2 years, our relationship has extended across the entire McLaren Group.

Together, McLaren and Ashurst have a shared vision of driving extraordinary performance through our passion for excellence, our commitment to innovation and our ambitions for a more sustainable future.

Ashurst's strategic advice and customised solutions help to drive McLaren's plans to reach the top of Formula 1, and continue its growth as a luxury automotive brand.

We bring our expertise in a wide range of corporate law matters to support McLaren's Group-wide operations, including corporate finance transactions, restructures, investments, commercial contracts and a deep understanding of capital markets.

Ashurst is delighted to partner with McLaren as it continues to pioneer and innovate in Formula 1 racing, and leverage its game-changing technology in the world of high-performance sports cars.

Karen Davies, McLaren co-relationship partner and head of corporate UK at Ashurst, said "McLaren’s successful racing heritage has been driven by a relentless desire to innovate and this is also something we see throughout Ashurst's almost 200 year history. For me, driving extraordinary performance is multidimensional. It's not only about the result but also about the ideas and the process, and it is in everything we do: with our clients, our people, and our communities."

Rob Aird, McLaren co-relationship partner, added "The long-standing relationship between Ashurst and McLaren is fundamental to our success as a true partnership. Together, we are constantly striving for excellence in everything we do, and relentlessly pursuing innovation. This partnership has allowed Ashurst to become part of the McLaren family, and challenge ourselves to perform at the highest level – both for McLaren and all our clients."

Transforming McLaren Group's Strategy

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