‘Not just merger control’: Freshfields eyes opportunities in rising tide of antitrust regulation Alex Ryan Off the back of Freshfields’ recent recruitment of former FTC commissioner Christine Wilson into its US antitrust practice as a…
Freshfields snaps up former FTC commissioner to bolster US antitrust offering Holly McKechnie In a boost to its Washington DC presence, Freshfields has hired former Federal Trade Commissioner, Christine Wilson, as a senior…
Life During Law: Georgia Dawson Holly McKechnie I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I was growing up. I went through periods of thinking maybe…
Magic Circle in the US: Running to stand still Elisha Juttla ‘There are more than 40 US law firms that are more profitable than the Magic Circle. The Magic Circle firms…
Alphas revisited: Women deal stars five years on Holly McKechnie ‘There is still fundamentally an issue with how women are perceived in the legal market and how well they can…
‘The strategy delivers’: Freshfields sees 8% revenue rise but PEP growth stalls Holly McKechnie Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer today (26 July) announced its 2022/23 financial results, marking a seventh consecutive year of revenue growth for…
‘Our strategy is targeted and curated, and 100% client-centric’: Freshfields continues US hiring spree Holly McKechnie Following the recent hires of David Sewell and Damian Ridealgh to its New York office, Freshfields has announced six new…
‘We’re in a really exciting moment for the London market’: Freshfields appoints Mark Sansom as new London managing partner Alex Ryan Mark Sansom will take over from Claire Wills as London managing partner at Freshfields, the firm has announced. The move…
Local talent: Freshfields launches support services operation in Slovakia Tom Baker Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has launched a global support services hub in Slovakia, set to employ more than 50 business professionals.…
CC and Freshfields dish out US associate bonuses to match American rivals Megan Mayers Clifford Chance (CC) has become the second Magic Circle firm to dish out competitive year-end bonuses to US associates, after…
Freshfields reports ‘very solid performance’ as it progresses US growth plans Megan Mayers Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer today (27 July) announced its 2021/22 financial results, becoming the latest magic circle firm to highlight its…
‘Still much progress to be made’: Freshfields reveals modest improvements in pay gap stats Megan Mayers Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is the first of the Magic Circle to share its pay gap statistics for 2021. Despite steady…
SRA draws line under probe into ex-Freshfields partner handling of UBS alleged rape case Megan Mayers The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has closed its investigation into the conduct of former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Caroline Stroud…
Rare blow for Cravath as Freshfields hires Zoubek to co-head Wall Street M&A team Nathalie Tidman Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has hired Cravath M&A partner Damien Zoubek to co-head its New York corporate practice alongside Ethan Klinsberg,…
Financials 2020/21: ‘Tremendous resilience’ from Freshfields yields 5% turnover and profit growth Nathalie Tidman Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has weathered the coronavirus crisis to report a 5% addition to its top line and profit per…
Comment: Hired guns and troubleshooting – privilege confusion in UBS rape probe another jolt for City law Nathalie Tidman Legal hacks frequently stand accused of making sensationalist statements once the dust has settled when it comes to lawyer conduct…
Freshfields looks to bring involvement in German cum-ex tax scandal to an end with €10m payment Nathalie Tidman Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has sought to draw a line under an uncomfortable chapter for the firm with a €10m payment…
Der Freshfields-Skandal Anna Baubock It’s 9 September in the German parliament. Stefan Liebich of the democratic socialist party, Die Linke, stands up to quiz…
Falling angels: Freshfields faces cum-ex repercussions John Pritchard It has been a difficult year for Freshfields. In PR terms it has been an annus horribilis, and the enormity…
Glass ceiling finally shattered for Magic Circle as Freshfields elects female senior partner Nathalie Tidman While the upper echelon of City law has seen senior female leaders before in Penelope Warne at CMS, Sonya Leydecker…
