Freshfields

“One of the reasons I chose Freshfields was the guaranteed international secondments to London and Mainland China, which offer invaluable exposure.”

““The supportive culture at Freshfields is something I greatly appreciate.””

“To be honest, I don’t think this path would have been possible without the support of Freshfields. The firm’s environment fosters personal growth and supports the diverse interests of its employees.”

“Freshfields has truly changed my life. Being here at the firm has taught me the importance of professionalism, strengthened my communication skills, and helped me further develop my work ethic.”

“Additionally, I would like to highlight the genuine kindness and support I received from team members at all levels of seniority. The office environment and the dedication to ensuring that I enjoyed my time were wonderful and made a significant impact. I am sincerely grateful to the team at Freshfields for making this program such an educational and enjoyable experience.”

“Overall, my time at Freshfields has been an unparalleled learning experience. My hopes to gain a more nuanced understanding of the field were not only met but greatly exceeded.”

“This experience offered me valuable insights into the dynamic field of dispute resolution and the critical functions performed by the team at Freshfields.”

“My time at the firm has confirmed my interest in corporate law and has provided me with insights that will be instrumental in my legal journey.”

“Thank you, Freshfields, for investing in us, for your kindness and mentorship, and for showing us what excellence in legal practice looks like up close. This is a chapter we will carry with us for years to come.”

“Though our time at Freshfields was short, it was undoubtedly transformative. We left the programme feeling more confident, motivated, and inspired to continue pursuing our legal careers with purpose and passion. We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Freshfields for making this opportunity so meaningful.”

“A particular highlight of our week was being paired with our buddy, Usama Khalab, whose mentorship was both approachable and impactful. He was generous with his time, always ready to explain legal processes and provide thoughtful insights into the day-to-day work at Freshfields.”

“From the very first day, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and professionalism by the entire team at the Freshfields Abu Dhabi office. The atmosphere was not only supportive but also intellectually stimulating — a place where we felt encouraged to ask questions, explore, and truly engage.”

“We’re Shrifa and Klaithem, second-year law students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), soon entering our third year this August. As part of our journey into the legal profession, we had the privilege of participating in a one-week Work Experience Programme at Freshfields — an experience that exceeded every expectation and left a lasting impression on both of us.”

“After my parental leave, together we found the right working time model.”

“It was really humbling having Eric and Selbie helping me through this challenge. I can’t say enough about their professionalism and expertise, along with the lengths they went to on my behalf. I’m proud to have them as my counsel. I’m sure Freshfields is equally proud to have them as representatives of the firm.”

“Quality of advice combined with speed of execution are key attributes of a successful administration transaction. Freshfields’ legal team provided both in spades.”

“We had an excellent team from Freshfields assisting the company with the recent restructuring exercise from day 1 right up until the very last day. No doubt that their professionalism and expertise had greatly contributed to the early conclusion of the exercise. The team was extremely knowledgeable and well experienced to handle last-minute challenges. We were confident we made the right choice!”

“Freshfields’ guidance was invaluable in enabling us to establish the new entity and navigate the various legal and corporate aspects involved. Having such responsive, thoughtful, and high-quality support made a real difference throughout the process.”

“The Freshfields team were outstanding in the set-up of HBGI UK, leading the process for us with commitment and enthusiasm. Establishing the operational framework alongside our US entity was no small feat. The team ensured the process was smooth, well-managed and they consistently went above and beyond. We are deeply appreciative of all their support, ultimately allowing us to rapidly progress projects to serve our beneficiaries.”

“I have been consistently impressed by the legal work provided by the Freshfields teams. They have all shown incredible patience, trauma-informed lawyering, and compelling and persuasive writing that is able to both capture the clients’ voices and establish that the young person meets the eligibility requirements for SIJS. The work of the Freshfields attorneys is life-changing and I don’t use that term lightly.”

“‘It’s great to see Freshfields’ engagement mirrors our own determination of not giving up on young people,’”

“Women also reported they could use CourtNav on their own, with one woman telling us that the form and statement produced by CourtNav were accepted by the Judge without question.”

“CourtNav identified legally aided clients, with our solicitor partners picking cases up in as little as 40 seconds.”

“We have completed the test phase of FL401 module and all but one of the 50 women were supported to achieve successful applications.”

“The support we have received from Freshfields, not on only on our core civil legal rota at the Royal Courts of Justice but also significantly with CourtNav, is invaluable.”