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Rebecca Berman
Associate
rebecca.berman@freshfields.com
New York: +1 (212) 508-8813
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Rebecca is an associate in the Dispute Resolution Group in New York.

Her practice focuses on international arbitration and regulatory compliance issues including in relation to sanctions, export controls, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and US anti-money laundering law.

She advises clients across a wide variety of sectors, including financial services, energy, technology, manufacturing, aviation, hospitality, and telecommunications in complex cross-border matters including commercial and investor-State disputes, public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital, and general corporate governance.

She also maintains a robust pro bono practice and has been honored as the firm's May 2025 Pro Bono All-Star for her dedication to several asylum matters.

Rebecca received her JD from the New York University School of Law where she was an editor of the Journal of International Law and Politics, her MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and her BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

She speaks English and Russian.

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Commercial litigation
International arbitration
International trade
Regulatory and compliance advisory
Sanctions
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  • Representing a global stock exchange and FTSE International Limited in a AAA/ICDR commercial arbitration concerning an alleged breach of a non-compete, obtaining a full dismissal of claims valued in excess of US$500 million and a significant costs order. 
  • Representing international companies in proceedings to recognize and enforce arbitral awards in the United States. 
  • Advising companies across jurisdictions and sectors on compliance with sanctions targeting Russia, including in connection with exits, wind-downs, and scenario planning for the future. 
  • Advising multinational private equity and investment firms on compliance with sanctions, export controls, anti-bribery, and anti-money laundering laws in connection with mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other international commercial activities.

Rebecca Berman
Associate
rebecca.berman@freshfields.com

T +1 (212) 508-8813

New York Office

3 World Trade Center

175 Greenwich Street, 51st Floor

10007 New York
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