Freshfields announced today that Marin Boney has joined the firm as an antitrust partner in Washington DC where she will focus on merger control and antitrust advisory work for private capital clients.

Global law firm Freshfields has today announced the continued expansion of its global energy and infrastructure business with the appointment of finance partner Alistair McKechnie in London.

Global law firm Freshfields has announced the appointment of Matthew O'Callaghan as Asia Managing Partner, effective 1 May 2025. O'Callaghan will succeed Thomas Ng who is retiring from the firm at the end of April.

Global law firm Freshfields advises Cicor Technologies, a leading provider in the French Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) market across strategic sectors such as aerospace and defence, industry and healthcare, in relation to the acquisition of significant business activities of the French Éolane Group including its sites in Angers, Combrée, Saint-Agrève, Neuilly-en-Thelle and Douarnenez (France), as well as two sites in Berrechid and Témara (Morocco).

Global law firm Freshfields has advised the Italian technology company Bending Spoons S.p.A. on its acquisition of komoot GmbH, a German tech platform specialising in outdoor and routing activities. With over 45 million users worldwide, especially in Europe, komoot is particularly popular among hikers, cyclists and trail runners.

Global law firm Freshfields has advised Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company B.S.C.(c) (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the acquisition by CYVN Holdings LLC (CYVN), an advanced mobility operator and investment vehicle, based in Abu Dhabi of McLaren Automotive and a non-controlling stake in McLaren Racing.