Global law firm Freshfields has announced the appointment of 25 new Partners, effective 1 May 2025.

The newly appointed Partners are drawn from all practice groups and regions worldwide, embodying the firm’s strategic focus on international growth and emphasising its dedication to develop talent on a global scale. 

Freshfields’ Senior Partner, Georgia Dawson said: “This cohort of new Partners deliver market-leading legal expertise for our global client base. They bring with them the insight, ambition and leadership that will help guide the firm and our teams into the future, shaping how we grow, evolve and continue to deliver for our clients. We look forward to working with our new Partners during the next phase of their careers.” 

The full list of new Partners is set out below.

Antitrust, Competition and Trade

Aaron Green, Brussels

Janet Lang, Brussels

Alvaro Pliego Selie, Amsterdam

Dispute Resolution

Ramya Arnold, London

Rohit Bhat, Singapore

Nicholas A. Caselli, NY

Joshua Kelly, London

Emily Knight, London

James Raeside, London

Katharina Shingler, Frankfurt

Stefanie Spancken-Monz, Düsseldorf

Jessica Steele, London

Global Transactions

Meredith Bayley, London

Michael Black, London

Cristina Esteve, Madrid

Carsten Haak, Frankfurt

Kate Hatcher, London

Jeff Jay, NY

Jon Scurr, London

Charlotte Stevens, Abu Dhabi

Daniel von Bülow, Frankfurt

People & Reward

Elodie Favre-Thellmann, Paris

Judith Römer, Hamburg

Tax

Sarah Katz, NY

Sebastian Röger, Frankfurt