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Freshfields

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields benefits from top-tier teams in Western European financial centres that consistently attract instructions on high-end M&A transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions. Its standout mandates include acting for continental European companies in the TMT, healthcare, oil and gas and digital payment services sectors. The firm's market-leading German and London practices lead cross-border teams on both inbound and outbound M&A deals for a varied client list that includes domestic, US and UK-headquartered corporate clients and investment funds.

Notable practitioners

London-based Julian Pritchard heads the firm's Global Transactions practice.

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Strengths

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  • Freshfields' bench strength is top-notch, from the most senior to the most junior and across areas of expertise.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • Freshfields distinguishes itself through its deep industry expertise, extensive global network, client satisfaction and proven track record of successfully closing high-value, complex transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • Freshfields provides an exceptional service across multiple sectors and is perfect for high-value deal support and strategic advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • Freshfields presents a great ability to relate to counterparties, as well as extensive experience in negotiating major transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • Its dedication to react and offer multidisciplinary advice in an agile way, as well as the versatility and human quality of the team, are outstanding.

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