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Freshfields Guides PropertyGuru to the Closing of $1.1 Billion Take-Private by EQT

Freshfields represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of PropertyGuru Group

Freshfields Advises BuzzFeed on its Sale of First We Feast

Freshfields advised BuzzFeed, Inc. on its sale of First We Feast and related sub-brands, including

Freshfields Recognized by Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2024

As part of the 2024 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America program, Freshfields was

Freshfields Advises KfW IPEX-BANK GMBH on a $165 Million Project Financing of a Solar Electrical Generation and Storage Facility in Osceola, Arkansas

Freshfields represented KfW IPEX-BANK GMBH (“KfW”), as mandated lead arranger, facility agent and

Leading Capital Markets Partner Calise Cheng Joins Freshfields in Silicon Valley

Move reinforces the firm’s unparalleled resources for technology companies across the corporate

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Partner Joins Freshfields in Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley (December 5, 2024) – Freshfields announced today that Heather Brookfield has joined

SEC Associate Director Melissa Hodgman Joins Freshfields as Litigation Partner

Freshfields announced today that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Associate Director

Freshfields Advises Li-Cycle on its $475 Million Project Financing with the U.S. Department of Energy for the Development of the Rochester Hub Project

Freshfields represented Li-Cycle Holdings Corp (“Li-Cycle”), an industry leader in lithium-ion

Former DOJ Official Joins Freshfields’ Congressional Investigations Team

Freshfields announced today that former Department of Justice (DOJ) Associate Deputy Attorney

Private Capital Partner Ryan Blicher Joins Freshfields in New York

Freshfields announced today that Ryan Blicher has joined the firm as a private capital and M&A

Freshfields Represents CrowdStrike on its Acquisition of Adaptive Shield

Freshfields is representing CrowdStrike on its acquisition of Adaptive Shield, a leader in SaaS

Freshfields Advises Cencora on its Acquisition of Retina Consultants of America

Freshfields is advising Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) on its acquisition of Retina Consultants of

Freshfields Represents ServiceNow on its Acquisition of Mission Secure

Freshfields is representing ServiceNow on its acquisition of Mission Secure, a Virginia-based

Capital Markets Partner Phillip Stoup Joins Freshfields in Silicon Valley

Freshfields announced today that Phillip Stoup has joined as a capital markets partner in Silicon

Freshfields Receives Top Rankings in 2025 Legal 500 Latin America Guide

Freshfields has received multiple top rankings in the 2025 Legal 500 Latin America guide, an annual

Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Recognizes Freshfields with the Thomas L. Sager Award

Freshfields was awarded the Thomas L. Sager Award at MCCA’s Gala on October 15, 2024. The award

Law360 Names Freshfields Partner Caroline Richard International Arbitration MVP for 2024

Caroline Richard, a Washington DC-based partner has been named an International Arbitration MVP by

Lawdragon Names 33 Freshfields Partners to 2025 500 Leading Dealmakers in America Guide

Thirty-three Freshfields partners have been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Dealmakers in America guide.

Freshfields Advises Zuora on $1.7 billion Take-Private by Silver Lake and GIC

Freshfields is representing Zuora (NYSE: ZUO), a leading monetization suite for modern business, on

Freshfields Advises Wanda on the Sale of its Stake in Legendary Entertainment

Freshfields advised Dalian Wanda Group on the repurchase by Legendary Entertainment of Wanda’s

Private Capital Partner Claire James Joins Freshfields

New York (October 15, 2024) – Freshfields announced today that Claire James has joined the firm and

Freshfields Recognized with Top Tier Rankings in 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Guide

Freshfields received multiple top tier rankings in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation US, the

Freshfields Represents Oracle in Its $6.25B Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Debt Securities

Freshfields represented Oracle Corporation on its SEC-registered offering of $6.25 billion

Freshfields Represents Sonoco Products Company in its $1.8B Bond Offering and Aggregate $2.2B Term Loan Facilities to Fund Acquisition

Freshfields represented Sonoco Products Company in its SEC-registered $1.8 billion offering of

Freshfields Advises Roivant in Sale of Dermavant to Organon

Freshfields advised Roivant Sciences Ltd. in the sale of Dermavant Sciences Ltd. to Organon & Co.

Freshfields Adds Former Y Combinator General Counsel as Partner in Silicon Valley

Freshfields announced today that Nicole Cadman has joined the firm as a partner in Silicon Valley.

Lawdragon Names 21 Freshfields Lawyers to 2025 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide

Twenty-one Freshfields lawyers have been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America

Antitrust Partner Kevin Yingling Joins Freshfields in Washington, DC

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Freshfields) announced today that Kevin Yingling has joined the

Freshfields Appoints New Global Chief People Officer

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has today announced the appointment

Freshfields Adds Leading Capital Markets Partner in New York

Clients to Benefit from Combination of New Partner’s Financial Institutions and Fintech Experience

The National Law Journal Names Meredith Mommers a Washington DC Rising Star

Meredith Mommers, a counsel in Freshfields’ antitrust practice in Washington DC, has been named a

Freshfields Advises Trace Machina on Seed Financing

Trace Machina, a leading Bay Area-based startup developing simulation infrastructure for

Freshfields Advises JT Group on $2.4 Billion Take-Private of Vector Group Ltd.

Freshfields is advising Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) on its agreement to acquire Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE

San Francisco Bay Area Private Capital Partner Eva Mak Joins Freshfields

Freshfields announced today that Eva Y. Mak has joined the firm as a private capital partner based

Freshfields Represents PropertyGuru on $1.1 billion Take-Private by EQT

Freshfields is representing the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of PropertyGuru (NYSE:

Freshfields Advises CVC Capital Partners IX on $925m Acquisition of Therakos From Mallinckrodt

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) is advising CVC Capital Partners (‘

Freshfields Advises SERB Pharmaceuticals on Purchase of RSDL® (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) Kit from Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

Freshfields advises Charterhouse portfolio company, SERB Pharmaceuticals on its acquisition of RSDL

Freshfields Advises Patient Square Capital and Elevage Medical Technologies on Investment in 4basebio PLC

Freshfields advised Patient Square Capital and its Elevage Medical Technologies (‘Elevage’)

Freshfields Partner Duo Receive Talent Management Recognition from Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards

Freshfields is delighted to announce that partners Andrea Merediz Basham and Meghan Rissmiller have

Freshfields Guides JD Sports to the Closing of Its Acquisition of Hibbett

Freshfields guided JD Sports Fashion plc to the closing of its all-cash acquisition of

Freshfields Advises Grünenthal on its Acquisition of Valinor Pharma

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (“Freshfields”) advised international pharmaceutical company

Freshfields Advising Yokohama on its $905m Acquisition of Goodyear’s Off-The-Road Tire Business

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (“Freshfields”) is advising The Yokohama Rubber

Lawdragon Names Freshfields Partners in Leading Global Litigators Guide

Ten Freshfields partners have been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Litigators guide. The

Freshfields Advises Special Committee of Astra Space on the Closing of Take-Private Transaction

Freshfields advised the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Astra Space, Inc. (Nasdaq:

Freshfields Advises Plenty on its $680m Joint Venture with Mawarid to Develop Indoor Farms in the Middle East

Freshfields advises Plenty Unlimited Inc. on its $680m joint venture with Mawarid, a subsidiary of

Freshfields Advises FEMSA on Sale of Refrigeration and Foodservice Equipment Operations to Mill Point Capital Partners

Freshfields advised Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB)

Freshfields Represents Circularis Partners in GP-led Continuation Fund Transaction

Freshfields Private Funds & Secondaries (PFS) team represented Circularis Partners in connection

Lawdragon Names 20 Freshfields Lawyers in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation

Twenty Freshfields lawyers have been named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation. The guide

Leading Tax Partner Steven Matays Joins Freshfields in New York

Freshfields announced today that Steven J. Matays has joined the firm’s tax practice in New York.

Freshfields Advises Sonoco on $3.9 Billion Acquisition of Eviosys from KPS Capital Partners

Freshfields is advising Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco), a global leader in high-value sustainable

Freshfields Advises Alpha Dhabi on Enersol Joint Venture Acquisition of Additional Equity Stake in Gordon Technologies LLC

Freshfields is advising Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (Alpha Dhabi) on Enersol RSC LTD’s (Enersol)

Giffords Law Center Recognizes Freshfields with Richard W. Odgers Pro Bono Partner Award

Freshfields was awarded the Richard W. Odgers Pro Bono Partner Award by Giffords Law Center to

Supreme Court Upholds Law Barring Possession of Guns Under Domestic Violence Protective Orders Following Freshfields amicus brief

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law that prohibits an individual subject to a domestic violence

Freshfields Advises Zuora, Inc. on Its Acquisition of Sub(x)

Freshfields advises Zuora, Inc. on its planned acquisition of Zeddit Limited t/a Sub(x), an AI

Freshfields Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers

Three Freshfields partner have been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy &

Freshfields Partner Kristen Riemenschneider Awarded Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year at 2024 Women in Business Law Awards

Freshfields partner Kristen Riemenschneider was recognized by Women in Business Law Americas Awards

Freshfields Receives Top Tier Rankings in Legal 500 US 2024

Freshfields has received cross-practice recognition in the 2024 Legal 500 United States rankings.

Freshfields Adds M&A Partner Joshua Ayal in New York

Freshfields announced today that Joshua Ayal joined the firm’s M&A team in New York as partner.

Freshfields Adds Capital Markets Partner in New York

Freshfields announced today that Jacqueline (Jackie) Marino has joined the Capital Markets practice

Freshfields is Advising Sandvik on its acquisition of PDQ Workholding LLC

Freshfields is advising Sandvik on its acquisition of PDQ Workholding (PDQ), a leading US-based

Freshfields Advises Special Committee of PowerSchool in Sale to Bain Capital

Freshfields is representing the Special Committee of PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PWSC), a

Freshfields Earns Elite and Band 1 Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Freshfields has earned recognition across practices in the Chambers USA 2024 guide: Nationwide –

Freshfields Represents IP3 in Creation of New Infrastructure Investment Coalition in the Indo-Pacific Region

Freshfields is representing the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity (IP3) in leading the

Freshfields Adds Antitrust Litigation Special Counsel Connie Forkner

Freshfields announced today that Connie Forkner has joined the firm’s global antitrust, competition

Freshfields Advises Uber on Its $950m Acquisition of Delivery Hero’s foodpanda Delivery Business in Taiwan and $300m Investment in Delivery Hero

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Freshfields) is advising Uber Technologies, Inc. (

The Legal Aid Society Honors Freshfields Partner Mary Eaton with the Servant of Justice Award

The Legal Aid Society awarded Freshfields Partner and Co-Head of Securities & Shareholder

Freshfields Advises ServiceNow, Inc on its Acquisition of Intella App

Freshfields advises ServiceNow, Inc on its acquisition of Intella App from Advance Solutions

Freshfields Advises Novartis on its Exclusive License Agreement with Arvinas for a Potential first-in-class Prostate Cancer Treatment

Freshfields advises Novartis on its exclusive strategic license agreement with Arvinas, Inc., a

Freshfields Advises Zuora, Inc. on a Cooperation Agreement with Scalar Gauge Fund, LP

Freshfields is representing Zuora, Inc. (NYSE: ZUO) in connection with its entrance into a

Freshfields Advises Zuora, Inc. on Its Acquisition of Togai Inc.

Freshfields advises Zuora, Inc. on its planned acquisition of Togai Inc., a provider of pricing,

Freshfields Partners Named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide

Five Freshfields partners have been named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers guide.

Freshfields Partner Selected as Rising Star by Minority Corporate Counsel Association

Silicon Valley-based life sciences partner Vinita Kailasanath has been selected as a Minority

Freshfields Announces 40 New Counsel Promotions

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the promotion of 40

Freshfields Advising JD Sports on its $1.1bn Acquisition of Nasdaq-listed Hibbett

Freshfields is advising JD Sports on its all-cash acquisition of Hibbett, Inc. (NASD: HIBB) for an

Freshfields Welcomes 23 New Partners

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the appointment of 23

Freshfields Welcomes Leading Bay Area M&A Partner

Freshfields announced today that Denny Kwon has joined the firm’s corporate and M&A practice in

Freshfields Adds Litigation Partner Andrew Gladstein in New York

Freshfields announced today that Andrew Gladstein has joined the firm’s litigation practice as a

Freshfields Advises eBay Inc on Its Acquisition of Goldin Auctions, LLC and Sale of the eBay Vault to Collectors Universe, Inc.

Freshfields is advising eBay on a three-part transaction involving Goldin Auctions, LLC (Goldin),

Freshfields Advises Merz Therapeutics on its $185 Million Acquisition of Acorda Therapeutics

Freshfields is advising Merz Therapeutics, a leader in the field of neurotoxins, in its agreement

Freshfields Advises Endeavor Executive Chairman in Silver Lake Take-Private Deal

A Freshfields team in New York and Silicon Valley is representing Patrick Whitesell, the Executive

Freshfields Advises Keysight Technologies on Acquisition of Spirent Communications PLC

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has advised Keysight Technologies on

Freshfields Advises AstraZeneca in its Acquisition of Fusion

Freshfields advised AstraZeneca in its acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage

Freshfields Advises Ad Hoc Lender Group in Lumen Liability Management Transaction

Freshfields has successfully represented an ad hoc group of Revolving Credit and Term Loan A

Freshfields Partner Recognized as 2024 Dealmaker of the Year

Jenny Hochenberg, a New York-based M&A partner, has been recognized as a 2024 American Lawyer

Freshfields Advises AstraZeneca in its Acquisition of Amolyt Pharma

Freshfields advised AstraZeneca in its acquisition of Amolyt Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology

Freshfields Silicon Valley Securities Litigators in Top-10 Most Active Securities Defense Attorneys in the United States

Silicon Valley-based partners Boris Feldman and Doru Gavril have been ranked #2 and #8 on Lex

Freshfields Moves to 3 World Trade Center

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that it has officially opened the doors of its new

Freshfields Partners Named to Legal 500 US M&A Powerlist

Freshfields received recognition in Legal 500’s US M&A Powerlist for six of its corporate partners.

Freshfields Advises Exyte’s Acquisition of CollabraTech Solutions

Freshfields advised on Exyte’s acquisition of CollabraTech Solutions, a specialist in delivery

Freshfields Makes Major Move in Private Equity With Two Strategic Hires in New York

NEW YORK (March 4, 2024) – Freshfields today announced that leading private equity M&A attorneys,

Freshfields Advises Universal Music Group in its Majority Investment in Mavin Global

Freshfields is advising Universal Music Group (“UMG”) in its majority investment in independent

Freshfields Expands US Financial Services Regulatory Practice with Partner Alison Hashmall

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Freshfields) announced today that leading financial

Freshfields Adds Private Funds & Secondaries Partner Ivet Bell in New York

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Freshfields) announced today that Ivet Bell has

Freshfields Advises BuzzFeed on its Sale of Complex Networks

Freshfields advised BuzzFeed, Inc. on its sale of Complex Networks (“Complex”) and related

Freshfields Advising ABB in its Acquisition of SEAM Group

Freshfields is advising ABB Ltd. in its acquisition of SEAM Group, a major provider of energized

Freshfields Achieves Band 1 Rankings in Chambers Global 2024

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has earned 98 top tier Band 1

Freshfields and ACLU of Virginia File Two Suits On Behalf of Transgender Students

Freshfields and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia filed two separate lawsuits

Freshfields Partner Receives Distinguished Service Award From Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Paul Humphreys, a New York-based partner in the Freshfields M&A practice, has been recognized with

Former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson Joins Freshfields

Senior advisor brings 25+ years of private and public sector experience to the global market leader

Freshfields Advises Flutter Entertainment plc on its Additional Listing on the NYSE

A cross-practice team from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer ('Freshfields') has advised Flutter

Freshfields Advising Hewlett Packard Enterprise on $14bn Juniper Networks Acquisition

Freshfields is acting as antitrust and regulatory counsel for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE

Freshfields Advises FDJ on the All-cash Tender Offer for Kindred to Create a European Gaming Champion

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Freshfields) is advising FDJ on the filing of a

M&A Partner Sanjay Murti Joins Freshfields in New York

Freshfields announced today that Sanjay Murti has joined the firm’s corporate department in New

Freshfields Adds M&A Partner Steven Li in New York

Freshfields announced today that Steven Li has joined the firm’s M&A group in New York. Steven’s

Freshfields Advises Quantinuum on its $300 Million Equity Fundraise In Series A Financing Round

Freshfields is advising Quantinuum, an integrated quantum computing company formed from the

Freshfields Forecasts 10 Key Themes for Global Antitrust in 2024

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Freshfields) has released its annual Global

Freshfields Advising AstraZeneca in Acquisition of Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. Furthering the AstraZeneca Cell Therapy

Freshfields is representing AstraZeneca in connection with its acquisition of Gracell

Freshfields’ Litigation Team Defeats Shareholder Effort to Challenge Sumitovant’s $2.9bn Acquisition of Myovant

Freshfields successfully defeated a shareholder’s effort to challenge a $2.9 billion dollar

Freshfields Advises Cazoo in the Closing of Restructuring Transactions

Freshfields has advised Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE), the UK’s leading independent online car retailer,

Freshfields Lawyers Author Two Chapters for GRR Americas Restructuring Review 2024

Two cross-border teams have contributed chapters of Global Restructuring Review (GRR) Americas

Freshfields Advised on Acquisition of Zeus by EQT Private Equity

Freshfields advised Zeus Company Inc. (“Zeus”) in an agreement to be acquired by the EQT X fund ("

Freshfields Represents 3D Systems in Partial Repurchase of its Convertible Senior Notes

Freshfields represented 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD), a leading provider of additive

Freshfields Expands National Security Team in Washington DC; Former CFIUS Head Brian Reissaus Joins as Senior Advisor

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Brian Reissaus joins the firm as a Senior

Freshfields Advised Syensqo on Orbia Joint Venture

Freshfields advised Syensqo SA (“Syensqo”) on its joint venture with Orbia Group for the production

Freshfields Advising AstraZeneca on $1.1bn Icosavax Acquisition

Freshfields is advising AstraZeneca on its $1.1bn acquisition of Icosavax (Nasdaq: ICVX), a

Freshfields Partners Named to Global Arbitration Review 45 Under 45 List

Freshfields is delighted to announce that two of our international arbitration partners -- Nicholas

Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2024 Recognizes 46 Freshfields Lawyers

In the Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2024 analysis published on November 29, 2023, Freshfields was

Freshfields Advises Novartis on Its Exclusive License Agreement with Legend Biotech

Freshfields advises Novartis on its license agreement with Legend Biotech for the exclusive

Freshfields Reinforces Rapid Growth in Japan with Two New Tokyo Partners

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has appointed Noah Carr and Gordon Palmquist as

Freshfields Associate Named a “Lawyer to Watch” By California Lawyers Association

Sarah Melanson, a Silicon Valley-based senior associate in Freshfields antitrust, competition and

Freshfields Receives Top Ranking for International Arbitration in 2024 Legal 500 Latin America Guide

Freshfields has been ranked Tier 1 for International Arbitration in the latest 2024 Legal 500 Latin

Freshfields Advises Roivant on Sale of Telavant to Roche for $7.1 billion in Cash and a Near-term Milestone Payment of $150 Million in Cash

Freshfields is advising Roivant Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: ROIV) on the sale of Telavant, a Roivant

Freshfields Receives Top Tier Rankings in 2024 Benchmark Litigation US Guide

Freshfields has received multiple top tier rankings in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation US,

Freshfields Represents Lead Lender in the Financing of Ammonia Fertilizer Plant in Latin America

Freshfields represented KfW IPEX-Bank as lead arranger and lender for the limited recourse

Law360 Names Freshfields Partner International Arbitration MVP

Elliot Friedman, a New York-based partner and Head of Freshfields’ International Arbitration

Freshfields Advises Cazoo in Restructuring Agreement with Key Noteholders

Freshfields has advised Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE), the UK’s leading independent online car retailer,

Freshfields Receives “Impact Deal of the Year” at ITR Americas Tax Awards 2023

Freshfields has received an Impact Deal of the Year award from the International Tax Review

Freshfields Advises TriNet on Tender Offer, Share Repurchase and Related Financing Transactions

Freshfields advised TriNet Group, Inc. on its fixed price tender offer to repurchase for cash

Freshfields Advises Agilent on Its Sale of Resolution Bioscience

Freshfields advises Agilent Technologies, a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory

Freshfields Recognized Across Six Practice Areas in 2024 Latin Lawyer 250

Freshfields has again been recognized as “Highly Recommended” across six practice areas in the 2024

Freshfields Advises EQT on Its Investment in Gympass

Freshfields advised EQT Growth Fund (“EQT”) as the lead investor in the Series F financing round of

Freshfields Earns Recognition from Chambers Latin America 2024

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has earned both group and individual recognitions in

Freshfields Team Files Amicus Brief in United States vs. Rahimi

A team of Freshfields attorneys has filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court on behalf of

Freshfields Advises PhenomeX in Its $108 Million Sale to Bruker

Freshfields advises PhenomeX, a functional cell biology company, in its agreement to sell to Bruker

Freshfields Adds Litigation Partner Gayle Klein in New York

Freshfields announced today that Gayle Klein has joined the firm’s litigation practice as partner

Freshfields Partner Selected as Rising Star by Minority Corporate Counsel Association

New York-based corporate and M&A partner Sebastian Fain has been selected as a Minority Corporate

Freshfields Lawyers Appointed to SVAMC AI Task Force Subcommittee

International arbitration Senior Associates Sofía Klot and Marta García Bel have been appointed by

Freshfields Represents Rollover Stockholder in $6.5 Billion Private Equity Buyout of New Relic

Freshfields is representing the largest stockholder of New Relic in the $6.5 billion sale of the

Freshfields Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide

Freshfields is excited to announce that five international arbitration partners have been named to

Freshfields Adds Private Capital Partner Tim Clark in New York

Freshfields announced today that Tim Clark has joined the firm’s global transactions group in New

Freshfields Represents Novartis in its Acquisition of DTx Pharma

Freshfields represented Novartis in its acquisition of DTx Pharma, a biotechnology company focused

Freshfields Named to the 2023 Bloomberg Law DEI Framework

Freshfields is thrilled to be named to the 2023 Bloomberg Law DEI Framework. It recognizes U.S.-

Freshfields Guides Independent Directors Committee to the Closing of the $12.5B Sale of Qualtrics

A Freshfields team in New York, Washington and Silicon Valley guided the committee of independent

Freshfields Adds H.T. Flanagan as Finance Partner in New York

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that it has added H.T. Flanagan as a partner in its

Law360 Names Santiago Gatica an International Arbitration Rising Star

Santiago Gatica, senior associate in Freshfields’ international arbitration group in New York, has

Freshfields Expands Premier U.S. Antitrust Team with the Addition of Litigators Heather Lamberg and Tina Sessions

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that leading antitrust litigators Heather Lamberg

Freshfields Welcomes Strategic Risk and Crisis Management Team in Silicon Valley and Washington DC

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that four leading crisis and regulatory risk

Freshfields Receives Top Tier Rankings in Legal 500 US 2023

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has received cross-practice recognition in the 2023 Legal 500

Freshfields lawyers recognized in Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2023

The 2023 Women in Business Law Awards recognized Freshfields Global Co-Head of International

Freshfields Bolsters US Financial Services Regulatory Capabilities with Partner David Sewell

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that David Sewell, a leading financial institution

Freshfields Adds Capital Solutions Partner Damian P. Ridealgh to Finance Practice

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Damian P. Ridealgh has joined the firm’s US

Freshfields Represents 3D Systems in Unsolicited Proposal for Merger with Stratasys

Freshfields is representing longtime client, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD), in its unsolicited proposal,

Freshfields US Earns Elite and Band 1 Rankings in Chambers USA 2023

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has earned recognition across practices in the Chambers USA 2023

Freshfields Advises SERB Pharmaceuticals on its U.S. Partnership with SFJ Pharmaceuticals

Freshfields represented SERB Pharmaceuticals, a global specialty pharmaceutical company, on its

Freshfields Represents Schenck Process Group in $730M Sale of its Food and Performance Materials Business

Freshfields is advising Schenck Process Group (SPG), a leading provider of sustainable, integrated

Freshfields Represents EVgo on $125M Follow-On Offering

Freshfields represented EVgo Inc. on its SEC-registered follow-on public offering of 29,411,765

Freshfields Named US M&A Team of the Year by IFLR 2023

Freshfields is honored to be recognized as the M&A Team of the Year by International Financial Law

Freshfields Represents eBay in its Acquisition of Certilogo

Freshfields is representing eBay in its acquisition of Certilogo, a provider of AI-powered apparel

Freshfields Awarded the 2023 MCCA Approved Platinum Seal

Freshfields is honored to have been awarded the 2023 Minority Corporate Counsel Association's (MCCA

Freshfields Represents Aristocrat in $1.2B Acquisition of US-listed Neogames

Freshfields is representing Aristocrat Leisure in the all-cash acquisition of Nasdaq-listed

Freshfields Advises Steinhoff Companies on Sale of Mattress Firm to Tempur Sealy

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) advised the key ‘Newco 3’ group

Freshfields Helps Obtain Historic Settlement Enabling Medically Necessary Dental Care for Medicaid Recipients

A Freshfields team, in partnership with The Legal Aid Society and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, has

Freshfields Advises on Ares Capital Corporation’s $1 Billion At the Market Equity Program

Freshfields advised the sales agents on the establishment of Ares Capital Corporation’s $1 billion

Freshfields Advises on Financing Transactions by Oatly

Freshfields represented Verlinvest S.A. in connection with a comprehensive financing by Oatly Group

Freshfields welcomes 30 new partners

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the appointment of 30

Freshfields announces 44 new counsel promotions

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the promotion of 44

Freshfields Represents Underwriters on $1.2B Notes Offering by Republic Services

Freshfields has acted as underwriters’ counsel for the offering by Republic Services, Inc. of $400

Freshfields Represents Boxed as Debtor in Chapter 11 Filing, Pending Asset Sale and Related Corporate and Governance Matters

Freshfields is representing Boxed, Inc. as debtor in its Chapter 11 filing, the pending sale of its

Freshfields Advises Pearson on Sale of Its International Online Program Management Business, Pearson Online Learning Services, to Regent

Freshfields is advising Pearson plc, the world’s leading learning company, on the sale of its

Freshfields Wins Securities Firm of the Year, Impact Case Awards at 2023 Benchmark Litigation US Awards

Freshfields is proud to announce that the firm has been named as Securities Firm of the Year by

Freshfields Represents Stagwell on $108M Debut Secondary Offering

Freshfields represented Stagwell Inc. and certain selling stockholders in connection with the debut

Freshfields Counsel to Independent Directors Committee in $12.5B Sale of Qualtrics – Largest PE Buyout of the Year

A Freshfields team in New York, Washington and Silicon Valley is representing the committee of

Freshfields Represents Oracle on Its $5.25b Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Debt Securities

Freshfields represented Oracle Corporation on its SEC-registered offering of $5.25 billion

Freshfields Advises Holcim on Its $1.293 Billion Acquisition of Duro-Last

Freshfields is advising Holcim Group Services Ltd on its acquisition of Duro-Last, Inc., a US

Freshfields Advises Jungheinrich on Its Acquisition of Indiana-Based Storage Solutions Group

Freshfields is advising Jungheinrich AG, the German publicly listed intralogistics pioneer, on its

Freshfields Advises on Ares Capital Corporation’s Offering of Common Stock

Freshfields has acted as underwriters’ counsel for Ares Capital Corporation’s (ARCC) offering of

Freshfields Advises Capella Space on $60m Growth Equity Financing

Freshfields is advising Capella Space, a San Francisco-headquartered satellite manufacturer and

Freshfields Guides bp to the Closing of Its Acquisition of Archaea Energy

Freshfields guided bp to the closing of its all-cash acquisition of NYSE listed Archaea Energy Inc.

Freshfields Advises Berkeley Lights on Its Acquisition of IsoPlexis

Freshfields is advising Berkeley Lights (Nadsaq: BLI), a life sciences tools company, on its

Freshfields Advises Coupa on Its $8bn Sale to Thoma Bravo

Freshfields is advising Coupa Software Incorporated (Nasdaq: COUP), a leader in business spend

Freshfields Advises TriNet Group, Inc. on $109m Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

Freshfields advised TriNet Group, Inc. on its modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase for

Freshfields Advises Ericsson on Sale of Its IoT Business to Aeris

Freshfields is advising Ericsson on the sale of its IoT Accelerator and Connected Vehicle Cloud

Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2023 recognizes 41 Freshfields lawyers

In the Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2023 analysis published on December 6, 2022, Freshfields was

Freshfields Litigators Argue No Derivative Right of Action under Section 14(a)

Freshfields is representing Professor and former SEC Commissioner Joseph A. Grundfest (Stanford Law

Freshfields Represents Sonoco on Its Acquisition of WestRock’s Remaining Interest in Joint Venture: RTS Packaging and WestRock’s Chattanooga, Tennessee Mill

Freshfields is representing Sonoco Products Company, a diversified global packaging leader, on its

Freshfields Represents Oracle in Its $7B Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Debt Securities

Freshfields represented Oracle Corporation on its SEC-registered offering of $7 billion aggregate

Freshfields Represents TRM Labs in $70M Series B Financing Expansion

Freshfields represented TRM Labs in its announced $70 million expansion of its Series B financing

Freshfields Names Pamela L. Marcogliese Head of US Corporate Advisory & Governance

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Partner Pamela L. Marcogliese has been named

Freshfields Advises Solvay on Its Joint Venture With Orbia

Freshfields advised Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC (“Solvay”) on the framework agreement for

Freshfields Advises Sairopa on Its Collaboration, Option and License Agreement With Exelixis to Produce Novel Oncology Therapies

Freshfields advised Sairopa, a clinical-stage company that develops novel treatments for cancer by

Freshfields Advises Alpha Dhabi on Its Investment in Gordon Technologies

Freshfields advised Alpha Dhabi (ADX: Alphadhabi) on its acquisition of a 25% stake in Gordon

Freshfields Advises JT Group on Its US Joint Venture With Altria Group

Freshfields advised Japan Tobacco (JT) on its joint venture with Altria Group to market and

Freshfields Awarded the MCCA 2022 Thomas L. Sager Award

Freshfields is proud to announce that the firm has been named the winner of the Minority Corporate

Freshfields Partner Jenny Hochenberg Elected to Board of DirectWomen

Corporate and M&A Partner Jenny Hochenberg has been elected to the Board of Directors of

Freshfields Guides Zymergen to the Closing of Its Sale to Ginkgo Bioworks — First-Ever Sale of a Publicly-Listed Public Benefit Corporation

Freshfields advised Zymergen Inc. (Nasdaq: ZY), a biotechnology company that uses a combination of

Freshfields Represents bp in $4.1B Take-Private of Archaea Energy

Freshfields is representing bp in its all-cash acquisition of NYSE-listed Archaea Energy Inc.,

Freshfields Bolsters Leveraged Finance Practice With Addition of Partner Allison R. Liff

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Allison R. Liff has joined the firm’s US

Freshfields Guides América Móvil to the Closing of Its Telecom Joint Venture with Liberty Latin America in Chile

Freshfields guided América Móvil to the closing of its 50:50 joint venture in Chile in association

Freshfields Represents Former SEC Commissioner Professor Joseph A. Grundfest in Filing of Amicus Brief in Slack Techs., LLC et al. v. Pirani

Defending the right of companies to access capital markets in a fair and efficient way, a

Freshfields Represents AeroClean on All-Stock Merger with Molekule

Freshfields is representing AeroClean Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AERC), an air hygiene technology

Freshfields Advises Exyte on Acquisition of Airgard, Inc

Freshfields has advised Exyte Americas Holding, Inc. on its acquisition of Airgard Inc., a US-based

Freshfields Advises ServiceNow on Its Acquisition of Era Software

Freshfields is advising ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW), the leading cloud computing platform that

Freshfields Advises Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease on Acquisition of LogicBio® Therapeutics

Freshfields is advising Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease on its acquisition of LogicBio®

Freshfields Advises AmerisourceBergen on Acquisition of PharmaLex

Freshfields is advising AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) on its €1.28bn cash acquisition

Freshfields Deepens Market-Leading Antitrust, Competition and Trade Practice With the Addition of Regulatory Star Jamillia P. Ferris

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Jamillia P. Ferris has joined the firm’s US

Freshfields Advises TriNet on Acquisition of Clarus R+D Solutions

Freshfields has advised TriNet on its acquisition of Clarus R+D Solutions, an industry-leading,

Freshfields Advises Moderna on Its Ten-Year Agreement With Monash University to Produce mRNA Vaccines

Freshfields is advising Moderna on its ten-year agreement with the State of Victoria to establish a

Freshfields Signs New 15-Year Lease for 3 World Trade Center in New York

Firm will occupy four floors in New York City’s fifth-tallest tower Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Freshfields Represents eBay on Acquisition of TCGPlayer

Freshfields is representing eBay in its acquisition of TCGplayer. Details of the transaction can be

Freshfields Continues Silicon Valley Expansion with Hiring of Brandon M. Gantus as Partner

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced today that Brandon M. Gantus has joined the firm’s US

Freshfields Advises CarLotz on Its Sale to Shift

Freshfields is advising CarLotz, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOTZ), a leading consignment-to-retail used vehicle

Freshfields Represents UPS on Purchase of Bomi Group

Freshfields is serving as counsel to UPS on its acquisition of Bomi Group. Details of the

Freshfields Advises on Ares Capital Corporation’s Offering of Common Stock

Freshfields has acted as underwriters’ counsel for Ares Capital Corporation’s (ARCC) offering of

Freshfields Advises VINCI Airports on Its Indirect Acquisition of OMA from Fintech Advisory Inc.

Freshfields is advising VINCI Airports, a long-standing client of the firm, on the indirect

Freshfields Advises Zymergen on its Sale to Ginkgo Bioworks — First-Ever Sale of a Publicly-Listed Public Benefit Corporation

Freshfields is advising Zymergen Inc. (Nasdaq: ZY), a biotechnology company that uses a combination

Freshfields Guides Cargill and Buyer Consortium to Closing of Take-Private of Sanderson Farms and Combination With Wayne Farms

Freshfields guided both the buyer consortium and Cargill to the consummation of the take-private of

Freshfields Advises Stanley Black & Decker on the Closing of its $3.2bn Sale of Its Global Electronic Security Solutions and Healthcare Solutions Businesses to Securitas AB

Freshfields advised Stanley, Black & Decker, Inc. on the closing of the previously announced sale

Freshfields Guides Ericsson to the Closing of Its Largest-Ever Acquisition, the $6.2bn Merger With Vonage

Freshfields guided Ericsson to the closing of its largest-ever acquisition, the $6.2 billion

Freshfields named one of Stonewall’s Top Global Employers 2022

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has been named one of Stonewall’s Top Global

Freshfields Welcomes Joseph N. Soltis to Tax Team in New York

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced today that Joseph N. Soltis has joined the firm’s tax

Freshfields Receives Top Tier Rankings in Legal 500 US 2022

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has received cross-practice recognition in the 2022 Legal 500

Freshfields Opens New Silicon Valley Office at 855 Main in Downtown Redwood City

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP today officially opened the doors of its elegant new 40,000-

Freshfields US Earns Cross-Practice Recognition With Elite and Band 1 Rankings in Chambers USA 2022

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has earned recognition across practices in the Chambers USA 2022

Rising Star Corporate/M&A Lawyer Jenny Hochenberg Joins Freshfields’ Market-Leading Team

Move deepens Firm’s unparalleled resources for clients’ most demanding corporate, regulatory and

Freshfields’ Annette Byron and Tim Wilkins recognised by Empower for leadership in advancing racial justice and equality

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) partners Annette Byron and Tim Wilkins have been

Freshfields Advises London Stock Exchange Group plc on Its Acquisition of MayStreet, Inc.

Freshfields is representing the London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSEG”), a leading global

Freshfields Advises Li-Cycle on Its Strategic Partnership With Glencore

Freshfields is representing Li-Cycle Holdings Corp (“Li-Cycle”), an industry leader in lithium-ion

Freshfields Advises General Atlantic’s BeyondNetZero on Its Investment in Sun King

Freshfields advised BeyondNetZero as lead investor in the $260m Series D funding round of Sun King

Freshfields announces 39 new counsel

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the promotion of 39 new counsel from

Freshfields Adds Former Chief of SDNY’s Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit Timothy T. Howard as Partner

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced today that Timothy T. Howard has joined the firm as a

Freshfields advises Capella Space on Series C financing

Freshfields is advising Capella Space, a San Francisco-based Earth observation company, on its

Freshfields welcomes 27 new partners

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the appointment of 27 new partners,

Freshfields Advises Cinven and Ufinet on the Successful Syndication and Closing of a $1.135b Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility

The Freshfields New York leveraged finance team advised Ufinet International and its financial

SEC Climate Proposal Is New Factor for Activist Shareholder Bids

Elizabeth “Leza” Bieber, Freshfields counsel and head of shareholder engagement and activism

Partner Valerie Ford Jacob Recognized as a 2022 Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer

Partner and Global Co-Head of Capital Markets Valerie Ford Jacob has been named a 2022 Dealmaker of

Freshfields Advises TriNet Group, Inc. on $316m Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

Freshfields advised TriNet Group, Inc. on its modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase for

Freshfields Advises Oracle on New $15.7bn Term Loan and $6bn Revolving Credit Facilities

Freshfields advised Oracle Corporation on a new $15.7bn term loan facility to support its

Freshfields’ presence in Russia

Further to our decision on Russia-related work, we are announcing today that we will close our

Freshfields’ Russia-related work

Like so many others around the world, Freshfields is deeply concerned by the loss of life and

Freshfields advises GXO Logistics, Inc. on its recommended $1.2 billion cash and share offer for Clipper Logistics PLC

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) is advising GXO Logistics, Inc (‘GXO’) on its

Freshfields strengthens its Madrid international arbitration practice

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the relocation of four

Freshfields achieves 100+ Band 1 rankings in Chambers Global 2022

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has earned 101 top-tier Band 1 rankings in the

Freshfields Advises General Atlantic on Series B Investment in Reliance Health

Freshfields has advised General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investor, on its

Freshfields Advises Cazoo on $630m Convertible Notes Offering

Freshfields advised Cazoo Group Ltd (“Cazoo”) on its offering of $630 million aggregate principal

Freshfields team files amicus brief in ZF Automotive US, Inc. v. Luxshare, Ltd.

A Freshfields team comprising partners Linda H. Martin, Noah Rubins QC, and Nicholas Lingard and

Freshfields expands partnership with leading employee benefits lawyer Nicole F. Foster

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced today that Nicole F. Foster has joined the firm as a

Freshfields represents Sonoco Products Company in its $1.2B inaugural green bond offering

Freshfields represented Sonoco Products Company in its SEC-registered $1.2 billion inaugural

Freshfields launches new recruitment initiative to attract and hire experienced lawyers seeking re-entry to profession

The Returners program provides a pathway for former practicing lawyers who have been out of the

Freshfields represents Sitel Group on sale of significant interest in Clear Link Technologies

Freshfields is representing Sitel Group, one of the largest global providers of customer experience

Freshfields represents Startek in response to unsolicited take-private proposal

Freshfields is representing the special committee of the board of directors of NYSE-listed Startek

Freshfields advises on Ares Capital Corporation’s offering of Common Stock

Freshfields has acted as underwriters’ counsel for Ares Capital Corporation’s (ARCC) offering of 10

Freshfields’ international arbitration group named 2021 Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Law360 has named Freshfields’ international arbitration team 2021 Practice Group of the Year in the

Freshfields advises on Ares Capital Corporation’s Notes offering

Freshfields advised the underwriters on Ares Capital Corporation’s offering of $500 million

Freshfields team members receive The Legal Aid Society’s 2021 Pro Bono Publico Award honors for outstanding pro bono service

The Legal Aid Society’s 2021 Pro Bono Publico Award has recognized 14 Freshfields team members for

Freshfields advises TriNet in acquisition of Zenefits

Freshfields is advising TriNet in its acquisition of Zenefits, a People Operations platform

Freshfields advises Holcim Group Services Ltd on $1.35 billion acquisition of Herbert Malarkey Roofing Company

Freshfields is advising Holcim Group Services Ltd in its acquisition of Herbert Malarkey Roofing

Freshfields advises Beiersdorf on its acquisition of Chantecaille skin care brand

Freshfields is representing Beiersdorf on its acquisition of Chantecaille Beauté Inc., a leading

Freshfields represents Sonoco in its $1.35B acquisition of Ball Metalpack

Freshfields is representing Sonoco Products Company in its acquisition of Ball Metalpack, a leading

Freshfields advises on $805 million IPO of Samsara Inc.

Freshfields advised Morgan Stanley as representative of the underwriters on the initial public

Freshfields advises underwriter on $230 million IPO of Southport Acquisition Corporation

Freshfields advised BofA Securities, as the sole underwriter, on the initial public offering of

Freshfields represents Li-Cycle in announced PIPE investment from LG

Freshfields is representing Li-Cycle Holdings Corp (“Li-Cycle”), an industry leader in lithium-ion

Freshfields advises Volkswagen Group on its strategic partnership with 24M Technologies, Inc.

Freshfields is advising Volkswagen Group on its investment in, and strategic partnership and

Freshfields is advising Stanley Black & Decker on the $3.2 billion sale of its global electronic security solutions healthcare solutions businesses to Securitas AB

We are advising Stanley, Black & Decker, Inc. on the sale of its global electronic security

Freshfields advises TRM Labs on $60 million Series B financing

TRM Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain intelligence platform, announced a $60 million Series B

Freshfields represents AeroClean Technologies, Inc. on $25 million IPO on Nasdaq Capital Market

Freshfields served as counsel to AeroClean Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) on its $25 million

Freshfields Represents Saint-Gobain in $2.3B Construction Chemicals Merger with GCP Applied Technologies

Freshfields is representing Saint-Gobain in the $2.3 billion all-cash acquisition of GCP Applied

Freshfields appoints Katherine D’Urso as Global Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer

Freshfields today announced the appointment of Katherine D’Urso as Global Chief Business

Freshfields advises underwriters on $276 million IPO of PROOF Acquisition Corp I

Freshfields advised BofA Securities, as representative of the underwriters, on the upsized initial

Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2022 recognizes 36 Freshfields lawyers

In the Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2022 analysis published on November 30, 2021, Freshfields was

Freshfields advises Rayner Surgical on its acquisition of OMIDRIA from Omeros in a transaction valued in excess of $1 billion

Freshfields has advised Rayner Surgical Group Limited on its agreement to acquire OMIDRIA from

Freshfields advises Sandvik on US acquisition of GWS Tool Group

Freshfields is advising Swedish engineering multinational Sandvik AB on its acquisition of GWS Tool

Freshfields represents Ericsson in $6.2B acquisition of Vonage

Freshfields is representing Ericsson in the $6.2 billion all-cash acquisition of Vonage.  Details

Freshfields represents 3D Systems Corporation in $460 million offering of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026

Freshfields represented 3D Systems Corporation, a leading US-based manufacturer of 3D printers and

Freshfields team files amicus petition urging Ninth Circuit to grant en banc reconsideration in securities law matter

A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held in September that strict liability

Freshfields bolsters life sciences practice with addition of partners Kristen Riemenschneider and Vinita Kailasanath

New Washington and Silicon Valley based lawyers follow hiring of leading life sciences transactions

Freshfields represents PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation on $150 million IPO on Nasdaq Global Market

Freshfields served as counsel to PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) on its

Freshfields named finalist for MCCA Sager Award

Freshfields is proud to announce that the firm has been named a finalist for the Minority Corporate

Freshfields advises on the first deal in the New York leveraged finance market using SOFR

The Freshfields leveraged finance team is advising an equity sponsor on the first TLB syndicated in

Freshfields represents Li-Cycle in $100m convertible note issuance to Koch

Freshfields is representing Li-Cycle Holdings Corp (“Li-Cycle”), an industry leader in lithium-ion

Freshfields represents América Móvil on formation of telecom joint venture with Liberty Latin America in Chile

Freshfields is representing América Móvil in the formation of a 50:50 joint venture (the “JV”) in

Leading corporate/M&A lawyer, Damien Zoubek, joins Freshfields’ market-leading team

Zoubek will serve as co-head of US Corporate and M&A Move reinforces Firm’s unparalleled resources

Freshfields represents Universal Music Group on its separation from Vivendi and initial listing on Euronext Amsterdam

Freshfields is representing Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG”), a world leader in music-based

Freshfields represents América Móvil on sale of Claro Panama to Liberty Latin America affiliate

Freshfields is representing América Móvil in the sale of Claro Panama to Cable & Wireless Panama,

Over 55 of the Nation’s Leading Law Firms Respond to Investment Company Act Lawsuits Targeting the SPAC Industry

Recently a purported shareholder of certain special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) initiated

Freshfields represents Axel Springer on its proposed acquisition of POLITICO

Freshfields is representing German publishing powerhouse Axel Springer SE (“Axel Springer”) on its

Freshfields advises LANXESS on purchase of IFF's microbial control business

Freshfields has advised LANXESS on its agreement with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) to

Freshfields represents The Goldman Sachs Group on its proposed acquisition of NN Investment Partners

Freshfields is representing The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. on its proposed acquisition of NN

Freshfields appoints Sarah K. Solum as US Regional Managing Partner

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP has appointed Sarah K. Solum as its new regional managing

Freshfields advises Reliance Industries on its strategic investment in Ambri Inc.

Freshfields advised Reliance New Energy Solar Limited (“RNES”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of

Leading data privacy and security lawyer, Christine E. Lyon, joins Freshfields’ market-leading, global team

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced today that data privacy and security lawyer Christine

Freshfields represents buyer consortium and Cargill in take-private of Sanderson Farms and combination with Wayne Farms

Freshfields is representing both the buyer consortium and Cargill, Incorporated (Cargill) in the

Freshfields represents Western Union on sale of Western Union Business Solutions to Goldfinch Partners and Baupost Group

Freshfields is representing Western Union, the global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money

Freshfields advises CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII on its ~$470 million investment in Aleph Holding

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII on its ~$470 million

Freshfields advises Sandvik on US acquisition of DWFritz Automation

Freshfields is advising Swedish engineering multinational Sandvik AB on its acquisition of DWFritz

Former U.S. Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster to join Freshfields as Senior Counselor

Distinguished diplomat’s substantial experience in government and the private sector will enhance

Freshfields wins inaugural Green Arbitration Award

Freshfields has won the inaugural Campaign for Greener Arbitration Award for Sustainable Behavior.

Freshfields represents Hewlett Packard Enterprise in acquisition of Determined AI

Freshfields advised Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in its acquisition of Determined AI, a San

Freshfields advises Universal Music Group in the acquisition by Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. of 10% of UMG from Vivendi and the separation of UMG from Vivendi

Freshfields is advising Universal Music Group (“UMG”) in connection with the acquisition by

Freshfields Represents Sitel Group in $2.2 billion Take-Private of Sykes Enterprises

Freshfields is representing Sitel Group in the $2.2bn merger to take private Nasdaq-listed Sykes

Freshfields advises Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP in the business combination of Mirion Technologies, Inc. and GS Acquisition Holdings Corp II

Freshfields is advising Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP (CCP) in a deSPAC transaction between

Freshfields advises Honeywell on combination of Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum Computing

Freshfields is advising Honeywell on the combination of Honeywell Quantum Solutions (HQS) and

Freshfields advises ams OSRAM on the sale of its Digital Systems business in North America to Acuity

A team from Freshfields is advising ams OSRAM Group (“ams OSRAM”) on the sale of its North

Freshfields advises Babylon Founder & CEO in Babylon’s proposed merger with SPAC Alkuri Global

Freshfields is advising Dr. Ali Parsa, Founder, CEO and major shareholder of Babylon Holdings

Freshfields US practices earn across-the-board recognition, and elite rankings, in Chambers USA 2021

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP’s practices earned across-the-board recognition in the Chambers

Freshfields reinforces position as preeminent life sciences law firm with addition of Adam H. Golden as partner

In a move that reinforces its position as the preeminent life sciences law firm, Freshfields

Freshfields advises Siemens in $700m acquisition of Supplyframe

Freshfields is advising Siemens in its acquisition of Supplyframe, a leading Design-to-Source

Freshfields hires Brock Dahl from US National Security Agency

Cutting-edge data and cyber expertise vital to multinationals’ growth ambitions Freshfields

Freshfields' Tim Wilkins on the rise and trajectory of ESG

Freshfields represents Verizon on $5 billion sale of Verizon Media to Apollo Funds

Freshfields is advising Verizon (NYSE: VZ) on the global antitrust and foreign investment aspects

Freshfields resists ‘Magic Circle’ tag as U.S. growth rolls on

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Freshfields serves as issuer’s counsel to Zymergen on its IPO on Nasdaq as a public benefit corporation valued in excess of $4bn

Freshfields served as issuer’s counsel to Zymergen Inc. on its IPO as a public benefit corporation

Freshfields represents Cazoo in $7B US De-SPAC

The Freshfields New York and London offices are leading in the representation of Cazoo in the sale

Freshfields advises Oracle in its $15 billion aggregate principal amount of senior debt securities

A team from Freshfields has advised Oracle Corporation on its SEC-registered debt offering of $15

Freshfields advises ICL on its acquisition of the South American Plant Nutrition Business from Compass Minerals

Freshfields is advising ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL) on its acquisition of Compass

Freshfields grows Silicon Valley M&A offering with addition of Joseph Halloum as partner

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced today that Bay Area M&A lawyer Joseph Halloum has

Partner Sebastian Fain recognized as a 2021 Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer

Freshfields M&A partner Sebastian Fain has been named one of 2021’s Dealmakers of the Year by The

Freshfields secures litigation win for Barings LLC

On March 10, 2021, Freshfields obtained for its client Barings LLC dismissal of a lawsuit brought

Freshfields announces inaugural Diversity Fellowship Program and opens 2022 application cycle

Freshfields is thrilled to announce that it has selected three second-year law students as

Freshfields launches new five-year diversity commitments and targets

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has launched new five-year global commitments to

Freshfields advises on $825 million offering of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 for Fastly

A team from Freshfields has acted as initial purchasers’ counsel for the offering by Fastly, Inc.

Freshfields advises Agilent on acquisition of Resolution Bioscience

Freshfields is advising Agilent (NYSE: A) on its acquisition of Resolution Bioscience. The

Freshfields advises TriNet Group, Inc. in $500m private offering of senior notes and new revolving credit facility

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has advised TriNet Group, Inc. in a private offering of $500

Freshfields’ Antitrust practice shortlisted for 13 Global Competition Review Awards

Freshfields is pleased to announce that our antitrust team has been shortlisted as a finalist in

Freshfields partner co-authors report leading to American Bar Association resolution for negotiation of an international animal welfare treaty to reduce risk of future pandemics and establish minimum standards for treatment of animals

The ABA House of Delegates adopted a resolution on February 22, 2021, calling for the US State

Freshfields Earns Band 1 Rankings in Chambers Global 2021 for Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Tax, Arbitration, and Public International Law

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP continues to receive premier recognition in the Chambers Global

Freshfields advises Li-Cycle on business combination with SPAC Peridot Acquisition Corp.

Freshfields is advising Li-Cycle on its business combination with SPAC Peridot Acquisition Corp.

Freshfields advises underwriters on $287.5 million IPO of Viant Technology

Freshfields advised the underwriters, led by BofA Securities and UBS Investment Bank, on the

Freshfields advises Bain Capital and Cinven on the acquisition of Lonza Specialty Ingredients

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has advised Bain Capital Private Equity (‘Bain

Freshfields Signs New 10-Year Lease for 855 Main in Downtown Redwood City

Firm deepens commitment to Silicon Valley as it eyes continued growth and hiring; will be anchor

Freshfields advises initial purchasers in DocuSign's $690m offering of Convertible Notes

Freshfields has advised Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan

Freshfields signs pledge committing to greener arbitration practices

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has signed the ‘Green Pledge’, an initiative led by

Freshfields advises Ovation Travel on acquisition by American Express Global Business Travel

Freshfields is advising New York-based Ovation Travel Group on its acquisition by American Express

Freshfields Advises Royal Caribbean Group on Sale of Azamara Cruise Line to Sycamore Partners

Freshfields is advising Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) on the sale of its Azamara cruise line to

Freshfields Represents Stagwell Media in Combination with MDC to Create Top Advertising Holding Company

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP (“Freshfields”) is representing Stagwell Media LP (“Stagwell”

Freshfields Represents AstraZeneca in $39B Acquisition of Alexion – Largest Acquisition of US Company and Largest Acquisition Financing in 2020

Freshfields is representing AstraZeneca in the $39 billion acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Freshfields report explores issues that will dominate 2021 U.S. corporate board agendas during the recovery era

Board Memo 2021: A Guide to Taking on the Recovery Era provides directors of U.S. public companies

Freshfields advises Charterhouse Capital Partners and its portfolio company, SERB Specialty Pharmaceuticals, on SERB’s acquisition of BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals

Freshfields advised Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP and its portfolio companies, Stark

Freshfields advises Prodigy Finance on a student loan securitization with the US International Development Finance Corporation as the majority Class A Lender

Freshfields closed a $300 million student loan receivables financing for Prodigy Finance Limited,

Freshfields expands national security capabilities with addition of intelligence official Colin Costello to CFIUS team in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Costello joins from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Freshfields Bruckhaus

Freshfields advises Li-Cycle Corp. in Series C Round Financing

Freshfields advised Li-Cycle Corp. ("Li-Cycle"), North America’s largest lithium-ion battery

Freshfields team files amicus brief in Trump v. New York, supporting inclusion of all people in congressional apportionment

A Freshfields team comprising partner Aaron Marcu, special counsel Scott Eisman, and associates

Freshfields advises Clever Leaves in SPAC transaction with Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.

Freshfields is advising Clever Leaves, a large pharmaceutical-grade multinational cannabis operator

Freshfields advises Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in connection with $516 million public offering of Coupa Software common stock

Freshfields advised Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in connection with a $516 million public offering of

Freshfields recognized by Chambers as best International Arbitration Law Firm in Latin America

At a ceremony held virtually on October 30, 2020, Freshfields was recognized by Chambers as the

Freshfields advises CarLotz, Inc. in SPAC transaction with Acamar Partners Acquisition Corp.

Freshfields is advising CarLotz, Inc., a leading business-to-business consignment-to-retail used

Freshfields expands US antitrust practice with addition of partner Meghan Rissmiller in Washington, D.C.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP (“Freshfields”) announced today that Meghan Rissmiller has

Freshfields represents Americold in $1.74B acquisition of Agro Merchants Group from Oaktree Capital

Freshfields is representing its publicly traded REIT client, Americold (NYSE: COLD), in the US$1.74

Freshfields ranked in 2021 Benchmark Litigation – US

Freshfields has been ranked in the recently published 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation – United

Freshfields’ co-head of securities & shareholder litigation practice Mary Eaton recognized by Chambers for Pro Bono work

Partner Mary Eaton has been recognized as a “Highly Commended” lawyer at the 2020 Chambers

Freshfields co-head of global antitrust litigation is named a 2020 Winning Litigator by The National Law Journal

Partner Eric Mahr has been named a 2020 Winning Litigator by The National Law Journal. Eric is

Freshfields advises Penske Automotive Group, Inc. in its underwritten offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of 3.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2025

Freshfields has advised Penske Automotive Group, Inc. in its underwritten offering of $550 million

Freshfields Represents Underwriters in Republic Services Notes Offering

A team from Freshfields has acted as underwriters’ counsel for the offering by Republic Services,

Freshfields adds top DOJ antitrust trial lead Julie Elmer in Washington, DC

Ms. Elmer joins Eric Mahr and Andy Ewalt in firm’s US antitrust litigation practice Freshfields

Freshfields advises Royal Caribbean on closing of $1.3bn expansion of cruise partner-ship with TUI

A multi-disciplinary team of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP led out of New York and Hamburg has

Freshfields represents HPE in acquisition of Silver Peak for $925 million

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer ("Freshfields") is advising Hewlett Packard Enterprise ("HPE") on

Freshfields hires leading securities and shareholder litigation attorney Mary Eaton in New York

Ms. Eaton will co-head Securities and Shareholder Litigation Practice with Meredith Kotler   NEW

Freshfields opens Silicon Valley office

‘Dream Team’ of Corporate and Litigation Partners Joins Firm   (1 July 2020) – Freshfields

Freshfields Represents Stagwell Media in Business Combination Proposal to MDC

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP (“Freshfields”) is representing Stagwell Media LP (“Stagwell”

Freshfields advises Volkswagen Group on its Series F investment in QuantumScape Corporation and in related joint venture arrangements

Freshfields is advising the Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“Volkswagen”) on its Series F

Freshfields Handles Massive Equity PIPE for Emerald Special Committee

Freshfields is representing the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Emerald Holdings, a

Freshfields advises Volkswagen AG in its $2.6 billion co-investment with Ford Motor Co. in Argo AI

Freshfields has advised Volkswagen AG (“VW”) as Intellectual Property/Information Technology,

Freshfields acts to support racial equality

We are shocked, alarmed and saddened at recent tragic events unfolding around the United States,

Freshfields advises Cinven, KKR and Providence in their consortium investment relating to a €3bn voluntary public bid for the entire share capital of MÁSMÓVIL IBERCOM

 Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP ('Freshfields') has advised Cinven, KKR and Providence in their

Freshfields advises Goldfinch Partners on its $125 million investment in Vesta

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) advised private equity sponsor Goldfinch Partners on

Freshfields announces A Fresh Take: Insights on M&A, Litigation and Corporate Governance in the US

Freshfields today announced the launch of A Fresh Take: Insights on M&A, Litigation and Corporate

Freshfields advises KLX Energy Services on its All-Stock Merger with Quintana Energy Services

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (“Freshfields”) is advising KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. (

Freshfields Earns High Rankings in Chambers USA 2020

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) continues to receive recognition in the Chambers

Freshfields bolsters recruitment as client demand grows

As our business grows, the US talent pipeline remains a key priority for Freshfields as we continue

Freshfields adds leading US employee benefits partner

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced today that Lori D. Goodman is joining the firm as a

Freshfields leads Evonik in litigated merger win against the FTC

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) represented Evonik Industries AG (‘Evonik’) in

Freshfields Litigation Partner Linda H. Martin Named a “2020 Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s New York Business

Freshfields Litigation Partner Linda H. Martin Named a “2020 Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s New

Freshfields conseille SFR FTTH et ses actionnaires dans le cadre de son offre d’acquisition de 100 % du capital de Covage

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Freshfields) a conseillé SFR FTTH, ainsi que ses actionnaires (

Freshfields appoints Matthew Herman as US Regional Managing Partner

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has appointed Matthew Herman as its new Regional

Freshfields advises Advent and Zentiva on Zentiva’s acquisition of Alvogen’s CEE business

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised global private equity investor

Ethan Klingsberg and Team Bring Top Tier US M&A to Freshfields

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) announced that Ethan Klingsberg, one of the top

Freshfields wins summary judgement for Afghan and Iraqi nationals

U.S. District Court rules delays in issuing visas unreasonable On September 20th, 2019, a

Freshfields advises Flutter Entertainment plc on its merger with The Stars Group Inc.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised Flutter Entertainment plc (‘Flutter’

Freshfields wins ground-breaking victory as 6th Circuit holds that 1782 discovery is available in aid of private arbitrations

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has secured a victory on behalf of Abdul Latif

Amna Arshad Joins Freshfields’ Washington Regulatory Team

Aviation and Transportation Regulatory Expert to Serve in the Firm’s Antitrust, Competition, and

Freshfields is advising Volkswagen AG in its proposed $2.6 billion co-investment with Ford Motor Co. in Argo AI

Freshfields is advising Volkswagen AG as IP/IT, Antitrust and CFIUS counsel in its proposed $2.6

Freshfields appoints Timothy Wilkins as Global Partner for Client Sustainability

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has announced the appointment of Timothy Wilkins

Freshfields and Columbia University’s Richman Center Host Leading Forum on Resource Sustainability in Global Business

Senior executives, thought leaders and academics will gather on April 10 in NYC to discuss emerging

Freshfields Antitrust Partners to Speak at 67th Annual American Bar Association Antitrust Law Spring Meeting

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (“Freshfields”) has today announced that several of its partners

Freshfields US Partners to Speak at 31st Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (“Freshfields”) has today announced that Peter Lyons, US

Top CFIUS Official, Aimen Mir, Joins Freshfields

Former Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary and leading authority on US national security review

Thomas Walsh Joins Freshfields’ International Arbitration Team in New York

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP (“Freshfields”) announces the appointment of Thomas (“Tom”)

Noiana Marigo promoted to head of US international arbitration group

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP (“Freshfields”) has named New York-based partner Noiana

Accomplished Antitrust Litigator Joins Freshfields from the Department of Justice

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP (“Freshfields”) announced today that Andrew (“Andy”) J. Ewalt

Freshfields Adds Leading White Collar Lawyer in the United States

Eric B. Bruce, a former high ranking official in the US Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and one of

Freshfields advises Starbucks Corporation on its $7.15 billion global coffee alliance with Nestlé

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised Starbucks Corporation in connection

Freshfields advises KLX Inc. on the sale of its Aerospace Solutions Group to The Boeing Company and the spin-off of its Energy Services Group business to KLX shareholders

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised KLX Inc. on the sale of its

Freshfields advises on the State of Colorado’s Central 70 highway redevelopment project

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised the Colorado Department of

Freshfields advises the independent directors of the Board of Directors of Altice USA on separation from Altice NV

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised the independent directors of the