Freshfields LLP
Budget
Not declared
EP Access
4
accredited persons
Staff
21
4.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
We are a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on groundbreaking and business-critical matters. The firm’s 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through their own offices and alongside leading local firms. The firm’s commitment, local and multinational expertise, and business acumen means their clients rely on the firm when it matters most. Having a shared purpose and set of values gives us a common sense of identity. It sets a collective direction as we navigate the future for our clients and our people and ensures we continue to be a sustainable and responsible business (Freshfields and responsible business | Legal advice delivered responsibly | Freshfields). Further information on our purpose and values can be found here: https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/about-us/purpose-and-values/
EU Legislative Interests
Savings and Investment Union; Solvency II; Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR); Shareholders Rights Directive; Omnibus Package I (CSRD, CSDDD and Taxonomy); EU Forced Labour Regulation; Review of the Payment Services Directive (PSD3); Payment Services Regulation (PSR); Open finance proposal (FIDA); Market Integration Package (MIP); Anti-Money Laundering package Level II measures; Digital Euro; Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act Level II measures; Digital Services Act (DSA); Digital Markets Act (DMA); Digital Fairness Act (DFA); Omnibus Package VII (AI, data and cyber); Digital Networks Act (DNA); Cybersecurity Package; Tech Sovereignty Package; E-commerce policy; Affordable Housing Plan; Affordable Housing Act; Sustainable Tourism Strategy, Package Travel Directive; Clean Industrial Deal including Industrial Accelerator Act; EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII); Regulation on CO2 emissions for cars and vans; CCUS policy; Regulation on deforestation-free supply chains; 2040 climate targets; Industrial Carbon Management; Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation; Ecodesign Regulation; Green Claims Directive, Waste Framework Directive; Empowering Consumers in the Green Transition; Circular Economy Act; Competition policy; Market Definition and guidelines; Horizontal Block Exemption Regulation (HBER); Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER); Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening; Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR); Corporate Taxation policies; VAT reform; EU – U.S./ UK trade relations, including in relation to tariffs, financial services and data flows; Sanctions.
Communication Activities
We work with our lawyers globally to share insights on the most complex legal challenges, be it in relation to digitalisation, sustainability and competition/trade. In doing so, we produce blogposts, podcasts and briefings relating to the EU policies mentioned above. Our thinking can be found here: https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/our-thinking/
Interests Represented
Advances interests of their clients
Member Of
American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union; European Capital Markets Institute; QED, Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP); Cámara; multiple national bar associations.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.