Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP draws considerable praise from clients, who turn to the team for its ‘depth of knowledge’ and ’client-focused practical advice’ on a broad range of corporate governance issues, including ESG matters, corporate compliance, and shareholder activism. The firms has continued its growth with the addition of several partners from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Among them are Beth George, who leads the strategic risk and crisis management practice at the firm, Megan Kayo, who regularly works with startups and Fortune, and Janet Kim and Andrew Dockham, both of whom have bolstered the team’s the litigation abilities. Practice head Pamela Marcogliese, who splits her time between New York and Silicon Valley, is described as a ‘standout partner’, praised for her ’depth of knowledge in the corproate governance and securities space.’ Elizabeth Bieber is noted for her ability to provide guidance on a range of corporate governance issues, including director fiduciary duties, board evaluations and stakeholder engagement issues. Silicon Valley-based Sarah Solum has extensive experience on capital markets transactions and corporate assignments for public and private companies hailing from the tech and life sciences sectors. Unless otherwise mentioned, all named practitioners are based in New York.