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Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions. At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today. We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team. We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change. --- Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
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We've advised Charterhouse Capital Partners on a refinancing transaction of the Unitranche Notes and new TAP issuance of Optima S.p.A. Our team was led by Partner Francesco Lombardo and Counsel Giuliano Marzi, supported by Associates Marco Colombo, Francesca Misciasci and Agnese Rocchegiani. Learn more: https://okt.to/O9Npmy
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👏 Fantastic to win two awards at The British Legal Awards 2024 for Private Capital Team of the Year and Outstanding Social Impact. 🏆 Our Private Capital team is recognised for advising GIC on its acquisition of Cinven’s stake in Miller ➡ https://okt.to/6HbzdY 🏆 Our pro bono team is recognised for securing a landmark judicial review for our client ECPAT UK, declaring unlawful government practices housing lone asylum-seeking children in hotels, protecting thousands from exploitation, unlocking £50m in services funding and ensuring statutory compliance ➡ https://okt.to/yT97Uc #BritishLegalAwards2024 #BLA24 #PrivateCapital #ProBono
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'Plan your restructuring, choose your jurisdiction, prepare your terms and position your communications with your stakeholders to limit the risk and impact of any challenge.' - Craig Montgomery Listen to our latest No Worse Off podcast as we delve into the complexities of cross-border multi-process restructurings, focusing on themes such as the role of expert evidence, privilege and discovery issues, and the timing of challenges across different jurisdictions. 🎧 Available now: Apple Podcasts > https://okt.to/G2hLMS Spotify > https://okt.to/erTJxB Web > https://okt.to/ts1f2O 🎙 Mijke Sinninghe Damsté | Craig Montgomery | Madlyn Gleich Primoff | Kristina Maria Weiler (née Henke)
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We were named European M&A Legal Adviser of the Year and MENA Legal Adviser of the Year at the 2024 Mergermarket European M&A Awards, recognized for the leading counsel we’ve provided our clients on their most complex transactions. We've held the top position for European M&A by deal value in the latest Mergermarket league tables. We’ve also consistently been ranked highly in the MENA M&A league tables, demonstrating our strong performance across regions. Thank you to our clients for their continued trust and congratulations to all! #mergersandacquisitions
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We've advised KfW on a revolving credit line of up to €24bn for H2 Amortisationskonto GmbH. The revolving credit facility is intended to provide the required liquidity during the build-up of the core hydrogen network as part of the national hydrogen strategy of the German Federal Government. Our team was led by Partner Frank Laudenklos and included Principal Associates Dr. Dennis Chinnow and Laura Korndörfer, Associate Leif-Magnus Wishöth (all Finance), Partner Martin Schiessl and Principal Associate Christian Schmidt (both Tax). Learn more: https://okt.to/9kF3BN
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We've advised Castello SGR, as management company of the Italian investment real estate Fund Star, in connection with a €170m financing made available by a pool of banks. Our multidisciplinary team was led by Partner Francesco Lombardo, with support from Senior Associate Andrea Giaretta with Costanza Avara for finance aspects. Learn more: https://okt.to/bMOo0t
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We’re recognised for our Contribution to Diversity in Restructuring at the 2024 Global Restructuring Review Awards, with GRR highlighting some of the important work we're doing to continue to drive positive change within our firm and beyond, including: - Our five-year global commitments to diversity and inclusion - Training of 300+ mental health first aiders across our global network - Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Scheme Read more on our responsible business progress this year ➡️ https://okt.to/XLZmQO #GRRAwards #DiversityandInclusion
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We have advised the selling shareholders on the sale of all of Adevinta’s shares in Distilled, Ireland’s leading online classifieds company, to Blacksheep. This transaction follows our role as lead transaction counsel for Permira and Blackstone on the take-private of Adevinta, one of the largest European buyouts announced in 2023. Our cross-practice team was led by private capital partners James Scott and Markus Paul, senior associate Chris Yarrow and principal associate Dr. Carsten Haak, with partner Emily Szasz advising on tax aspects and senior associate Tom Hingley advising on transition and separation matters. Read more: https://okt.to/FqDsWm
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The EU AI Act and the GDPR are designed to work together, but with overlaps and tensions between them. AI providers and deployers should be aware of the implications for the processing of personal data. Read more on this in our latest blog: https://okt.to/sIHWzy #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAct #EUAIAct
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