Tom Lawless

Global law firm Freshfields has announced the appointment of 25 new Partners, effective 1 May 2025. The newly appointed Partners are drawn from all practice groups and regions worldwide, embodying the firm’s strategic focus on international growth and emphasising its dedication to develop talent on a global scale. Freshfields’ Senior Partner, Georgia Dawson said: “This cohort of new Partners deliver market-leading legal expertise for our global client base. They bring with them the insight, ambition and leadership that will help guide the firm and our teams into the future, shaping how we grow, evolve and continue to deliver for our clients. We look forward to working with our new Partners during the next phase of their careers.” The full list of new Partners is set out below. Antitrust, Competition and Trade Aaron Green, Brussels Janet Lang, Brussels Alvaro Pliego Selie, Amsterdam Dispute Resolution Ramya Arnold, London Rohit Bhat, Singapore Nicholas A. Caselli, NY Joshua Kelly, London Emily Knight, London James Raeside, London Katharina Shingler, Frankfurt Stefanie Spancken-Monz, Düsseldorf Jessica Steele, London Global Transactions Meredith Bayley, London Michael Black, London Cristina Esteve, Madrid Carsten Haak, Frankfurt Kate Hatcher, London Jeff Jay, NY Jon Scurr, London Charlotte Stevens, Abu Dhabi Daniel von Bülow, Frankfurt People & Reward Elodie Favre-Thellmann, Paris Judith Römer, Hamburg Tax Sarah Katz, NY Sebastian Röger, Frankfurt

Apr 23

1 min

Global law firm Freshfields has advised the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) on its investment in a multi-asset continuation vehicle (“the CV”) that will acquire multi portfolio companies from CDH Fund V. A wholly owned subsidiary of the ADIA has acted as lead investor. The CV was formed to acquire a scaled and diversified portfolio from CDH Fund V, with a value of US$770 million as of 31 December 2024, each a leading player in its respective industry. The Freshfields team advising on the transaction was led by partners Philip Li and Tom Lawless, with support from counsels Ya Ma and James Visick, and associate Yichen Xing. Tax aspects of the transaction were advised by partners Peter Clements and Jill Gatehouse, counsel Chris Gotch, and Brandon Spears. Antitrust and FDI matters were advised by partners Hazel Yin (Freshfields RuiMin) and Rafique Bachour, counsel Tuna Tanik, and associates Dina Madadi and Siying Ruan (Freshfields RuiMin).

Jan 9

1 min

Global law firm Freshfields has announced the promotion of 40 new Counsel, effective 1 May 2025. This year’s Counsel cohort represents the breadth of the global firm, with talent drawn from across its regions and areas of practice. The skills and strengths of the new Counsel will continue to drive results for clients, support the firm’s teams and make a meaningful impact in the communities in which it operates. Freshfields Senior Partner Georgia Dawson commented: “We are delighted to announce this year’s cohort of promoted Counsel - leading experts in their fields who reflect our commitment to innovation, collaboration and exceptional client service. They are significant contributors to the high-performance, collaborative culture that defines our firm, and we look forward to their continued success over the years ahead.” The list of promotions is set out below: Antitrust, Competition and Trade Mathilde Beaumunier, Berlin Claire Leonard, Washington DC Tuna Tanik, Brussels Marie-Theres Urban, Berlin Dispute Resolution Sarah Hillebrand, Düsseldorf Ashley Jones, London Sarah Koch, Hamburg Hagen Krüger, Berlin Hendric Labonté, Düsseldorf Lucia Lucchesi, Rome Sarah Naisby, London Annie Pan, London Hinda Rabkin, New York Philipp Roos, Düsseldorf Justin Simeone, Washington DC Global Transactions An Hoang Ha, Hanoi Kelsey Avery, New York Nikolaus Bunting, Frankfurt Shruti Dusaj, London Laura Frühauf, Berlin André van Zyl Gow, Dubai Adam Halewood, Dubai Mathias Lehner, Vienna Peter Li, Hong Kong Moray Macdonald, London Lauren Moorin, London Anthony Ong, Singapore Shira Oyserman, San Francisco/Silicon Valley Alex Rich, New York Antoine Rueda, Paris Mohammed Sayeed, Abu Dhabi Marlen Vesper-Gräske, Berlin/Hamburg Marius Weyers, Amsterdam Marissa Yu, San Francisco/Silicon Valley People & Reward Regina Erie, London Andrew Herman, New York Leonhard Prasser, Vienna Tax Chris Gotch, London Björn Junior, Hamburg Umberto Santacroce, Milan

Apr 16

1 min