Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Overview

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, a member of the Magic Circle, traces its roots to the 18th century and was reconstituted in its modern form by a 2000 merger; it is headquartered in London. The firm employs several thousand lawyers worldwide and generates annual revenues in the billions of pounds, regularly ranking among the highest-grossing international law firms. With about 28 offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, Freshfields advises corporations, financial institutions and governments on cross-border corporate/M&A, finance, arbitration and complex regulatory and contentious matters, with strong practices in antitrust, private equity and restructuring. Known for an elite, high-performance and collaborative international culture, strong trainee programs and a focus on sophisticated multijurisdictional work, it is distinguished by its historic pedigree and prominence on major global deals and disputes.