Freshfields Recognized with Top Tier Rankings in 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Guide
Jul 7 2025
Freshfields received multiple top tier rankings in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation US, the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers.
The firm has three top ranked practice groups:
- Tier 1 – International Arbitration
- Tier 1 – Securities Litigation
- Tier 2 – General Commercial Litigation
13 of our lawyers were recognized as Litigation Stars:
- Nigel Blackaby, DC
- Eric Bruce, DC
- Mary Eaton, New York
- Boris Feldman, California
- Doru Gavril, California
- Gayle Klein, New York
- Meredith Kotler, New York
- Heather Lamberg, DC
- David Livshiz, New York
- Aaron Marcu, New York
- Noiana Marigo, New York
- Linda Martin, New York
- Adam Siegel, New York
Additionally, Doru Gavril was recognized as a Future Star, Jenn Loeb was listed in 40 & Under recognition and Meredith Kotler, Mary Eaton and Gayle Klein were listed in the Top 250 Women in Litigation. The firm was also ranked as Highly Recommended for Dispute Resolution in New York.
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Our Partners
Washington, DC
Nigel Blackaby KCPartner, Co-Head of Latin America Practice
Washington, DC
Eric B. BrucePartner
New York
Mary EatonPartner, Co-head of Securities & Shareholder Litigation
Silicon Valley
Boris FeldmanPartner | Global Co-Head of Tech, Media and Telecoms
Silicon Valley
Doru GavrilPartner
New York, San Francisco
Gayle KleinCo-head of US litigation, arbitration and global investigations

New York
Meredith KotlerPartner, Co-head of Securities & Shareholder Litigation
Washington, DC
Heather LambergPartner