Freshfields Appoints Damien Zoubek as U.S. Managing Partner

Freshfields announces the appointment of Damien Zoubek as Regional Managing Partner for the United States, effective June 1, 2026. He will succeed Sarah Solum who has led the U.S. business successfully since 2021, alongside a thriving client practice which she will continue to focus on going forward.

In his new role, Damien will oversee the firm's regional operations and strategic initiatives. He brings extensive experience and strategic insight into this role and will continue to maintain his successful client practice as one of the leading M&A practitioners in the United States.

Senior Partner Georgia Dawson noted, “We are delighted to have Damien step into this leadership role. His professional background, combined with a genuine commitment to client service and developing our people, makes him exceptionally well placed to lead our U.S. business. The United States is a core part of our global platform, and Damien's appointment reflects our continued determination to deliver top-tier, fully integrated counsel to the most sophisticated clients, on the most demanding matters, around the world. I’d also like to thank Sarah Solum for her outstanding service and the strong leadership she brought to our U.S. business over the last five years during a period of significant change and growth.”

Damien added, “I am honored to take on this role and grateful for the trust the partnership has placed in me. Freshfields has built something truly distinctive in the United States: a fully integrated practice with genuine depth across transactions, regulatory, investigations and litigation. We’re at a pivotal moment of transformation for our industry and our clients — one where Freshfields is positioned to lead. I look forward to working closely with my talented colleagues across the firm to continue our growth from the strong foundation we’ve built, deepen our client relationships and continue attracting and developing the best legal talent in the market."