Law firms Freshfields fee fallout: Government to consider capped fee contracts after Eurostar controversy Legal Business · 25 April 2016 · 2 min read Corporate and M&A Freshfields The UK government will explore the use of capped fee contracts for legal work following a report into the £2.8m legal fees charged by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer after it advised HM Treasury on the sale of Eurostar International.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 categoryIn-house moves: HSBC and Lloyds GCs move on as Freshfields life sciences head leaves firm for pharma GC roleIn-HouseTheresa Hargreaves30 Apr 2026‘The goal is synergy’ – Luminance GC on LexisNexis tie-upKate Peacock29 Apr 2026Kirkland, Skadden, Freshfields elevate €29.4bn lift dealLaw firmsKate Peacock29 Apr 2026‘Some of the best results we’ve ever had’ – Keystone passes £100mLaw firmsTom Cox30 Apr 2026World class: new research showcases the international elite in key practice areasLaw firmsNews Editor29 Apr 2026Revolving 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 2025Former Freshfields senior partner among recipients in New Year Honours ListLaw firmsTom Cox2 Jan 2025