Morrison Foerster hires Ashurst Perkins Coie tech M&A co-head Chris Grey in London
Morrison Foerster has hired Chris Grey, formerly global co-head of tech M&A at Ashurst Perkins Coie, as a partner in its London M&A practice and UK tech sector lead, The Lawyer and Nonbillable reported on October 5, 2026. Grey is the tenth transactional partner to join MoFo's London office since July 2025, and his arrival takes the London partnership to 25.
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Key points
- Chris Grey joined Morrison Foerster in London as an M&A partner and UK tech sector lead.The LawyerNonbillable
- Grey was previously global co-head of tech M&A and global co-lead of the technology sector at Ashurst Perkins Coie.The LawyerNonbillable
- He joined Ashurst in 2023 from Clifford Chance.Nonbillable
- Grey is the tenth transactional partner to join MoFo's London office since July 2025.Nonbillable
- His arrival takes MoFo's London partnership to 25.Nonbillable
- His departure follows London construction head Ben Patton's move from Ashurst Perkins Coie to Greenberg Traurig the previous week.Nonbillable