For selected major initiatives, we have set up specific groups to draw on expertise from across all of our practice areas.

    Managing the downturn

    Information and resources for businesses to make the most of opportunities and to minimise the risks during a downturn.
    More about managing the downturn

    Carbon economy

    We anticipate that the imposition of binding greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets at UK, EU and, ultimately, international level will significantly affect all business sectors.
    More about our carbon economy group

    News

    Freshfields advises Bank Austria and UniCredit on the sale of their profit participation rights in major Austrian corporations View

    Freshfields advises Gazprom Neft on the acquisition of 51 per cent shares in NIS View

    Briefings

    Public aid for the German economy  View

    Antitrust in the downturn  View