Starting at Freshfields

I joined the Freshfields London team in 2014 as part of the Trainee Personal Assistant Scheme, giving me the opportunity to work across various practice groups before joining the Corporate team. I spent four years in the London office building great relationships, developing my skillset and organising memorable team-building events.

Growth & Development

In 2018, I embraced an exciting opportunity to transfer to the Dubai office for a one-year secondment to the Dispute Resolution team. I was fortunate to be offered a permanent position and have since built my life and developed my career in Dubai. Without Freshfields’ support, this pivotal moment in my career would not have been possible. Working in the Dubai office has provided me with opportunities to work for senior members of the firm, support other MENA offices and take on responsibilities that have allowed me to grow professionally. 
Collaboration 

The Dubai office is primarily made up of ex-pats, so fostering a collaborative culture by building strong working relationships is essential when living away from our families. Our MENA social committee organises various team-building events and the Personal Assistant team has built lasting friendships outside of the office.