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We have over 2,500 lawyers worldwide who work wherever our clients need us. We can put together tailored, multi-skilled, international teams at very short notice. Our relationships with leading local firms enables us to deliver a truly seamless service. This means you get an unbeatable combination of international experience and understanding, tailored advice, and reliable local knowledge and contacts – whenever and wherever you need it. Find out more about our global network by choosing a country or region

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Life at Freshfields : United Kingdom

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Our London office is at the heart of our global network, in one of the most exciting world cities.

London is arguably the world’s greatest financial centre: all of the world’s leading financial institutions have a significant presence here. It’s home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe’s largest companies.

Our London team has a reputation that’s second to none.

They’re the team the world’s leading businesses turn to for help with their most challenging problems. They work with colleagues around the world on complex, cross border deals and disputes.

They’re also the official legal services providers to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Whether you join as a lawyer, a recent graduate or in a business services role, London is a great place to work.

You will have the opportunity to work on challenging, engaging work that will give you the opportunity to make your mark and progress your career. We believe there is no better place to work.

Our work

Our work

London rarely sleeps, so the breadth of work we take on is enough to keep the most seasoned lawyer on their toes.

The London office works across all eight of the firm’s practice groups: antitrust, competition and trade (ACT); corporate; dispute resolution; employment, pensions and benefits (EPB); finance; intellectual property/information technology (IP/IT); real estate; and tax.

Given the scale of business going on every day in London, it goes without saying that we also work across many markets and industries.

Each deal or mandate comes with its own challenges but all share certain characteristics. They’re big, they’re complex and ultimately very satisfying.

Our practice areas

Our legal services are delivered across eight practice areas (see menu on the left):

  • Antitrust, competition and trade
  • Corporate
  • Disputes 
  • Employment, pension and Benefits
  • Finance 
  • Intellectual property and information Technology
  • Real estate
  • Tax

Industry groups

All our lawyers join one of eight cross-practice industry groups. They work in one practice area but become knowledgeable as to how the law affects a particular sector.

Our people

Freshfields has an exceptional population of professionals working in our London office.

They have a lot in common. They’ve got the people skills that make them good at working in teams – with clients as well as colleagues. They’re hard working and they’re always up for a challenge.

But they’re a diverse group too. They bring a broad range of nationalities, backgrounds and skills to what we do.

That’s important to us. Diversity helps us create an environment where everyone can realise their full potential. And it helps produce the fresh thinking and new ideas that set us apart and keep us ahead.

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