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‘I know how to do deals, but I wanted to make a mark’ – Freshfields’ Victoria Sigeti takes the reins

‘I know how to do deals, but I wanted to make a mark’ – Freshfields’ Victoria Sigeti takes the reins

The timing for Victoria Sigeti to step into her new role as managing partner at Freshfields London office was hardly ideal, with the PE deal busy co-leading the firm’s team advising EQT on its acquisition of Intertek.

However, Sigeti tells LB the situation offered clarity: ‘The timing has forced me to focus on the important parts of the role and distinguish the bits I can add most value to, such as fostering a culture that people identify with and bringing people together to talk about our strategy,’ she says. ‘I’m very much putting my deal execution mindset into the role.’

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