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Jennifer Bethlehem

Jennifer Bethlehem

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Jennifer is head of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s healthcare and consumer practice globally and has been instrumental in building the firm’s global life science practice. As an M&A lawyer she has particular expertise in complex cross-border deals for global pharmaceutical companies.

Career

Jennifer qualified in 2000 and became a partner in 2009. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jennifer practiced as a nurse for more than ten years. Jennifer is a trustee of The Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jennifer Bethlehem impresses with her adroit handling of domestic and cross-border M&A. She heads the firm's consumer and healthcare practice globally.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jennifer is an excellent lawyer.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
  • Jennifer is outstanding.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide

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