Freshfields LLP

Freshfields is a market-leading global law firm in France, combining a first-class domestic and EU offering with our long-established global network. As one of the largest firms in France, we advise clients in many of the country’s high-profile transactions.

In France, Freshfields has been helping some of the world’s biggest businesses for the best part of half a century. Today, we are one of the leading law firms in the country, with over 135 lawyers – including 27 partners – in our Paris office. We deftly handle our clients’ most pressing matters, whether regulatory issues, global investigations, international sanctions, crisis management, investments in high-risk countries or data protection.

Our lawyers work seamlessly across practices and jurisdictions, providing market-leading expertise in corporate law, dispute resolution, finance, public law, employment, antitrust and tax. We combine technical expertise with global reach and commercial acumen.

We advise clients from a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, consumer goods, healthcare, telecommunications, technology and financial services. As well as French and foreign companies and financial institutions, we support private equity funds, states and state entities, governments and NGOs. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, our teams ensure clients stay ahead of global legal developments.