United Kingdom
Powering global ambitions from the UK for nearly 300 years
Operating at the heart of the City of London, Freshfields has been helping the world’s biggest businesses overcome their most complex challenges for almost three centuries.
We are a market-leading global law firm offering unmatched strength across M&A, private capital, disputes, tax, antitrust and regulatory, employment, tech and ESG. By combining deep local expertise with broad international reach, we provide accurate and timely advice wherever you operate. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate seamlessly across borders to ensure the best outcomes.
Our Global Centre in Manchester delivers global elite experiences for our clients and our people, through the provision of alternative legal services and global business services, including efficient operational processes, business partnership and cutting-edge expertise, reinforcing our reputation for forward thinking.
Highlight experience
Advising Hargreaves Lansdown on its recommended cash offer
Advising Hargreaves Lansdown on the recommended final cash acquisition by a consortium including CVC Private Equity Funds and Nordic Capital XI Delta.
Freshfields partnership with Save the Children Global Ventures
Collaboration to fund child-focused climate adaptation in vulnerable communities, demonstrating the firm’s continued commitment to climate leadership.
Awards & recognition
Most innovative lawyers for deals and financing, regulatory solutions, and pro bono in Europe
Firm highly commended for both business of law strategy, and improving client experience through its Mass Claims Unit, and commended for private capital advisory.
Corporate Team of the Year
Competition Team of the Year
Corporate Team of the Year
Sustainability initiative of the year
Private Capital Team of the Year
Outstanding Social Impact
Corporate Team of the Year
Competition Team of the Year
Our offices
London
100 Bishopsgate
London
EC2P 2SR
T +44 20 7936 4000
Manchester
One New Bailey
4 Stanley Street
Manchester
M3 5JL
T +44 161 880 6000