Freshfields News

Freshfields has earned recognition across practices in the Chambers USA 2026 guide:

Global law firm Freshfields is advising Dutch pension fund manager APG, on behalf of, amongst others, Dutch pension fund ABP, one of the world's largest pension investors, on its €2 billion residential joint venture with Kennedy Wilson, a global real estate investment company. The venture will encompass more than 3,400 private rented homes across the greater Dublin area.

Global law firm Freshfields is advising Prudential plc (“Prudential”), a multinational insurer and asset manager, on its acquisition of a 75% equity stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited (“Bharti Life”), a prominent Indian life insurer, from Bharti Life Ventures Private Ltd and 360 ONE Asset Management.

The aggregate base consideration is approximately US$389 ...

Freshfields has successfully represented Meta Platforms Inc (‘Meta’) in overturning the European Commission's decision to designate Facebook Marketplace as a core platform service ('CPS') under the EU Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’).

In its judgment, the Court annulled the designation of Facebook Marketplace as an “online intermediation service” (‘OIS’) CPS.  The ruli...

Global Co-Head of M&A Jenny Hochenberg and Global Co-Head of Capital Markets Sarah Solum have been named to the inaugural Forbes America’s Top Women Lawyers List. The list recognizes superlative female practitioners who excel in their practice area, are highly regarded in the industry and are elite in the field. The women featured on the list are considered go-to...