Freshfields Securities Litigation Team Secures Top Honors at 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
Global law firm Freshfields secured multiple prestigious honors at the 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards, including a Hall of Fame induction for partner Boris Feldman, a Case of the Year win for Sciannella v. AstraZeneca, and a shortlist nomination for Securities Firm of the Year. The Benchmark Litigation Awards recognize the most distinguished litigators and their firms for their work over the past 12 months.
Boris Feldman Inducted into Hall of Fame: Silicon Valley partner Boris Feldman was inducted into Benchmark Litigation’s Hall of Fame. This lifetime achievement honor recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated sustained excellence and leadership in litigation over many years. Boris is Global Co-Head of Tech, Media and Telecoms at Freshfields and specializes in securities litigation.
Case of the Year Award: Our Impact Case of the Year Award win for Sciannella v. AstraZeneca is a testament to our team’s success in tackling some of the most complex and high‑profile securities litigation matters, securing a complete defense victory that reshaped the controlling‑stockholder landscape and delivered transformational results for our client.
Additionally, Freshfields was shortlisted for Securities Firm of the Year, reflecting the exceptional strength and depth of the firm’s securities litigation practice across the United States.
