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Freshfields Receives Top Tier Rankings in 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Guide
Oct 28 2025
Global law firm Freshfields has received multiple top tier rankings in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation U.S., 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
- Tier 2 – Commercial Litigation
The firm was also Highly Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Twelve lawyers are 2026 Litigation Stars:
- Nigel Blackaby KC
- Eric Bruce
- Agnès Dunogué
- Mary Eaton
- Boris Feldman
- Doru Gavril
- Gayle Klein
- Meredith Kotler
- Heather Lamberg
- David Livshiz
- Aaron Marcu
- Noiana Marigo
Partners Justina Sessions and Jennifer Loeb were recognized as Future Stars and partner Andrew Gladstein was named to the 40 & Under list.
Nine lawyers are recognized as National Practice Area Stars:
- Nigel Blackaby KC, International Arbitration
- Eric Bruce, White-Collar Crime
- Mary Eaton, Securities
- Boris Feldman, Securities
- Doru Gavril, Securities
- Meredith Kotler, Securities; General Commercial
- Heather Lamberg, Antitrust
- Aaron Marcu, White-Collar Crime
- Noiana Marigo, International Arbitration
Four partners were included in Top 250 Women in Litigation:
- Agnès Dunogué
- Mary Eaton
- Gayle Klein
- Meredith Kotler
Our Team
Washington, DC
Nigel Blackaby KCPartner, Co-Head of Latin America Practice
Washington, DC
Eric B. BrucePartner
New York
Agnès DunoguéPartner, Co-Head of Securities and Shareholder Litigation
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