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