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Shining a light on our pro bono work, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, community impact and environmental initiatives, our responsible business report underscores our commitment to putting responsible business at the heart of everything we do. Read now ➡ https://okt.to/DfrHLc

The 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation's US guide named 14 of our securities, commercial, antitrust, white collar and international arbitration lawyers as leaders among the world’s top litigators. In addition to two Tier 1 practice group rankings, our lawyers were recognized as Litigation Stars, a Future Star and named to the Top 250 Women in Litigation and 40 Under 40 lists. Congratulations to all. 👏 Learn more: https://okt.to/Du1gh3

With a 55% representation of women on our global board and 46% of our new partners women, our responsible business report outlines progress on our commitments to diversity and inclusion, as well as the initiatives behind our proactive global approach to mental health and wellbeing. Read more ➡ https://okt.to/IdMXqc

During the 11th annual Lear Competition Festival (LCF), counsel Alessandro Di Giò, principal associate Filippo Alberti and senior associate Cecilia Carli joined Professor of Competition Law and Economics Giuseppe Colangelo for a discussion on the future of public antitrust enforcement in the digital space. Moderated by partner Gian Luca Zampa, the panelists outlined the various avenues in which digital players may be scrutinized, moving from the quasi-regulatory provisions adopted by various Member States, deep-diving on economic dependency theories of harm and the status of M&A review of digital transactions. They also discussed the scope and limited room that the new market investigation tool entrusted to the Italian Antitrust Authority may have in relation to the digital sector. In addition, partner Ermelinda Spinelli and antitrust advisor Valeria Losco participated in the panel discussion, ‘Labour Markets: Expanding the Scope of Competition Policy?’, providing insight into how antitrust enforcement and employment issues are crossing paths in various jurisdictions. For more information about our practice in Italy, visit: https://okt.to/BcA6I7

Our award-winning Environmental Delivery Group oversees our science-based targets on carbon emissions, supported by our Global Green Group across the firm. Read more about our progress in our responsible business report, featuring our environmental initiatives, partnerships, and commitments, including our work in local communities and beyond. Read more ➡ https://okt.to/Apnugm

We are advising ZF Friedrichshafen AG, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, on the carve out and internal separation of its Passive Safety Systems division. Our team is led by Partner Stephan H Waldhausen and Counsel Stefan Bajohr. Learn more: https://okt.to/5I0Bgk

Congratulations to Liam Symonds on being awarded the Wig & Pen Prize for his pro bono legal work and his commitment to supporting marginalised communities. Liam had led a team to secure a substantial victory for a modern slavery survivor in the First-Tier Tribunal, achieving previously denied compensation for the survivor. Read more about the case: https://okt.to/O3n7Lo “I am grateful to the City of London Law Society and City of London Solicitors’ Company for making this award and I’m also grateful to Freshfields for providing us with the opportunity to have worked on this case as part of our broader pro bono modern slavery practice. The team had put in a lot of effort to achieve this outcome (particularly Wannisa Johnston, Hannah Vo, Adil Khan, Christopher Stothers and Vanessa Medina), and we are all very pleased that our client has finally received some compensation for his serious and life-changing injuries” - Liam Symonds. Beyond his work in this landmark case, Liam S. has represented numerous pro bono clients, including survivors of torture, race discrimination victims, and humanitarian charities. Learn more: https://okt.to/PgEWyO

Access to opportunity is a cornerstone of progress and innovation in the legal sector and beyond. Our commitment to outreach - with a particular focus on social mobility and racial equity - helps to create a level playing field for all. Read our Responsible Business Report for more on the initiatives driving change, including the Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Scheme and Legal Outreach. Available now ➡ https://okt.to/sugw1B

The latest edition of our Sustainability Regulatory Horizon is now live - this global guide covers the latest ESG regulatory developments and what’s on the horizon for sustainable business. From #CSDDD and greenwashing to #ESG disclosure, AI energy consumption and people issues, we help you navigate this fast-evolving landscape in this #election supercycle year with confidence. Read now: https://okt.to/wUmteA 📝 Timothy Wilkins | Jake Reynolds

With more than 1,400 lawyers contributing 85,000 pro bono hours, our Responsible Business Report looks at our work across child rights, refugee rights, LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, racial justice and combatting modern slavery/human trafficking - including our representation of children’s rights organisation Every Child Protected Against Trafficking UK as lead claimant in a one-of-a-kind judicial review. Read more ➡ https://okt.to/VeA4gx