Law firms ‘Greater efficiency’: Freshfields to consolidate Cologne and Düsseldorf offices to create 240-strong team Legal Business · 19 November 2015 · 1 min read Europe Freshfields In a rare move, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer will combine its Cologne and Düsseldorf offices to create what it says will be the ‘perfect platform’ for a stronger presence in the Rhineland.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 categoryPrivate equity hires in London nearly double in 2025, new findings showLaw firmsKate Peacock21 Apr 2026Freshfields makes up 43 in largest ever partner promotions roundLaw firmsKate Peacock16 Apr 2026Linklaters and Slaughters lead on £1.4bn takeover of FTSE 250 manufacturer SeniorLaw firmsWill Lewallen10 Apr 2026A very clear shift – Remaking the Swiss economyInternationalDominic Carman7 Apr 2020Southern and Eastern Europe – A different hueInternationalAlex Wade7 Apr 2020Sponsored profile: Gajski, Grlic, Prka & Partners, Zagreb, CroatiaInternationalGuest Blog7 Apr 2020Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025