Gil Perez leads Freshfields’ innovation strategy, and delivery, driving the transformation of legal services through cutting-edge technology. Since joining the firm in April 2024, Gil has focused on advancing Freshfields’ leadership in artificial intelligence, accelerating Freshfields digital transformation, establishing legal technology partnerships and expanding co-innovation initiatives with our clients. His forward-thinking approach ensures the firm remains at the forefront of the evolving legal and business landscape, helping both colleagues and clients navigate new technologies and ways of working.

With extensive expertise in AI, data analytics, enterprise software and digital transformation, Gil is a recognized leader in leveraging technology to revolutionize industries. During his previous role at Deutsche Bank, as Chief Innovation Officer, he transformed the organization into a globally acknowledged leader in the cloud and AI adoption, fostering a culture of innovation across 90,000 employees. At Freshfields, he continues to drive bold change, championing efficiency, productivity, strategic technology partnerships, and co-innovation with clients to deliver exceptional outcomes.