The Lawyer Podcast
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Fess up about Germany, Freshfields
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Ever since its big German mergers in 2000, the firm has been one of the major international players in Europe and is now the second largest law firm in Germany.
And yet… Freshfields has lost some top talent in the country recently, at the same time as making no bones about its intention to prioritise its US practice.
As many firms will be aware, the gap between American and German fees – and compensation – can create problems.
So what is going on with Freshfields and Germany, and is there really a future for the firm there as it shifts its focus to America?
