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Freshfields
About Freshfields
Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions. At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today. We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team. We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change. --- Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
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People
Freshfields appointed Ram Komarraju, CFA as Chief Information Officer.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
Freshfields is advising Spire Healthcare Group on its recommended acquisition by a consortium led by Toscafund Asset Management, valuing Spire at approximately £1.03bn.
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Legal & Regulatory
Freshfields reported that the Bloomsbury collection in Charleston has been awarded Designated status by Arts Council England.
Reported by Rohan Jerath
Strategy & Corporate Development
Freshfields is a leading global provider of digital services and technology solutions.
Reported by Greg Kahn
Legal & Regulatory
Freshfields summarised key takeaways from the EU General Court's decision in Opera Norway v Commission regarding the non-designation of Microsoft's Edge browser under the DMA.
Reported by Dominic Divivier
Customers & Market
Freshfields is advising McGill and Partners and its majority shareholder Warburg Pincus on the sale of Warburg Pincus’ stake in McGill and Partners to EQT, valuing McGill and Partners at $2bn.
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Legal & Regulatory
Freshfields reports that the reporting duties also extend to products with digital elements placed on the EU market before the CRA fully applies in December 2027
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Legal & Regulatory
Freshfields reports that manufacturers must begin reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents affecting products with digital elements under the EU's Cyber Resilience Act starting from 11 September 2026
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People
Freshfields welcomed Pablo González Mosqueira to the Global M&A and Capital practice as lead of the Private Equity team in Madrid.
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Research & Knowledge
Freshfields published the 2026 Chambers Practice Guide on Pensions in Germany authored by Partners Thomas Granetzny and Elmar Schnitker.
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Research & Knowledge
Freshfields published the European Commission's final Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance under Article 102 TFEU following a consultation draft.
Reported by Lucas Vanassche
Research & Knowledge
Freshfields summarised the European Commission's final Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance, published two years after the consultation draft, and what it means in practice with Dominic Divivier, Vanessa van Weelden, Rikki Haria, and Lucas Vanassche.
Reported by Dominic Divivier
Research & Knowledge
Freshfields published a report by Lydia Kent-Smith and Joey Patchitt examining how AI is reshaping the institutional lease market in the London office market.
Reported by Joey Patchitt
Research & Knowledge
Freshfields published the Fresh Perspectives Newsletter Edition 61 featuring insights on the GENIUS act gatekeeping stablecoins, CRA reporting obligations taking effect, AI workflows transforming legal and governance teams, California's data broker regime, and a new phase of prediction market enforcement.
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Customers & Market
Freshfields closed a $4B+ AI Infrastructure deal for client Flex.
Reported by Ethan Klingsberg
People
Freshfields encouraged the People Team to explore side quests during the Recharge Week this past week.
Reported by Neelima Paladugu
Strategy & Corporate Development
Freshfields is looking to expand its presence in the OKTTO market.
Reported by Greg Kahn
Presence & Recognition
Freshfields is hosting the ChIPs Network Germany event at Düsseldorf on 24 September, featuring Dr. Nina Bayerl and Elena Hennecke.
Reported by Elena Hennecke
Products & Services
Freshfields operates an in-house tech lab working with the systems and platforms clients already use.
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Partnerships
Freshfields has strategic partnerships with AI market leaders.
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Research & Knowledge
Freshfields published its Data Law Trends report last October, identifying AI as a board-level imperative.
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Partnerships
Freshfields is partnering with Google Cloud and Anthropic on bespoke AI tools for legal
Reported by Boris Feldman
Research & Knowledge
Freshfields published the full analysis of the Technological Sovereignty Package, consisting of the Cloud and AI Development Act and the Chips Act 2.0, in a blog post.
Reported by Zofia Aszendorf
Presence & Recognition
Freshfields International Arbitration team achieved Band 1 ranking in the latest Chambers and Partners Latin America Guide
Reported by Greg Kahn