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Headquartered in London but increasingly entrenched among the leading disputes practices in the United States, Freshfields has continued to build momentum across securities, shareholder, white-collar, regulatory, and commercial litigation. The firm's ability to advise major corporate clients through high-stakes matters has earned widespread market recognition, with one peer describing Freshfields as having "a fantastic group of litigators who have carved out a space for themselves in high-stakes corporate matters." Clients likewise praise the firm's strategic approach, responsiveness, and deep bench, with one noting that the team is "fully committed to every matter" and maintains a sophisticated understanding of a wide range of legal and business issues.

Freshfields' securities litigation practice remains one of the primary drivers of its growing reputation. In New York, Mary Eaton continues to garner acclaim for her practical approach and extensive experience. One peer remarks that Eaton "has loads of experience, listens carefully, is extremely practical and can fight like heck when necessary." Eaton recently led the firm's successful defense of Stellantis and its former executives in a securities class action stemming from allegations relating to inventory management and profitability disclosures. The team secured dismissal of the complaint in its entirety with prejudice, delivering a significant victory for one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. Alongside Eaton, fellow New York litigator Meredith Kotler is widely respected in the market. A peer describes her as "laser sharp, extremely experienced and absolutely relentless in pursuit of her client's interests," adding that she possesses the judgment to help clients navigate challenges before they become larger obstacles.

The firm's West Coast securities bench is anchored by Silicon Valley’s Boris Feldman, a longtime leader in shareholder litigation involving major technology companies. One peer praises Feldman's courtroom advocacy, noting that he "can make hard hitting arguments while charming the entire courtroom." Together with fellow California litigator Doru Gavril, Feldman guided Alphabet and several of its executives through a series of closely watched securities and derivative matters arising from scrutiny of Google's advertising technology business. The team secured dismissal of nearly all securities claims while also settling derivative litigation without personal payments from directors or officers, significantly reducing potential exposure for the company's leadership. Feldman also led Freshfields' defense of Palantir Technologies in a shareholder dispute that resulted in an important ruling concerning tracing requirements in direct listings, reinforcing the firm's standing in complex securities litigation involving leading technology companies.

The firm's depth extends well beyond its headline names. Clients single out New York-based David Livshiz as "brilliant, strategic and responsive," noting his ability to pair legal advice with a sophisticated understanding of their business and industry. Other clients highlight lawyers such as DC’s Jennifer Loeb, who is described as "extraordinarily responsive" and instrumental in developing thoughtful legal strategies. One client describes Freshfields as "thorough, highly professional, and strategic," while another highlights the team's ability to leverage expertise across multiple jurisdictions and disciplines. In investigations and regulatory matters, clients commend New York-based Kimberly Zelnick (a newly-ranked litigation star) for her work on white-collar and financial crime mandates and others on the Freshfields team for their sanctions expertise, and understanding of congressional investigations and oversight. Taken together, these capabilities underscore Freshfields' continued emergence as a multidimensional disputes practice capable of handling the most consequential matters facing sophisticated corporate clients.


Updated October 2026