Daria Park joined Freshfields in 2020 as a trainee and is an associate in the Global Transactions – Corporate department in Hong Kong. She is currently on secondment in Singapore.

I was on the London – Asia Training Contract, which offered one year in London and one year in Hong Kong.

For me, it’s been the best of both worlds: four seats in London and four seats in Hong Kong means you interact with and learn from lots of inspiring and intelligent people across a range of different projects.

Freshfields is all about being open and proactive.

Our cross-team, multi-jurisdictional work means that collaboration is embedded in our culture.

Being part of a prestigious firm like Freshfields brings exposure to deals that make international headlines.

We’re involved in cutting-edge projects and challenging mandates that may define the next generation.

Freshfields in three words?

International, inspiring, challenging.

What does Freshfields expect of its trainees?

You should be keen and enthusiastic. It’s difficult to delegate to an unengaged or disinterested person. Try not to be shy and make the most of interactions. And always pay close attention to detail – the smallest things can make the biggest impressions.

What can trainees expect of Freshfields?

At Freshfields, you are involved in unparalleled deals and mandates. You’ll be supported, not just by supervisors, but also by IT, HR and many other teams.

London-Asia Training Contract

Our London–Asia Training Contract can help you build your career and network across the globe.

International collaboration

We help our clients to cross borders with confidence – and we can help you do the same.