Freshfields Recruits Davis Polk, Kirkland Lawyers, Building for 'Next Generation' | The American Lawyer (2024)

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  • Freshfields lands capital markets lawyer from Davis Polk, M&A partner from Kirkland.
  • The two are described as part of a long-term build and continuity plan by Freshfields.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, continuing to build its U.S. corporate practice, has hired two New York lateral lawyers: DavisPolk & Wardwell attorney Jacqueline “Jackie” Marino as a capital markets partner and Kirkland & Ellis partner Joshua Ayal as a mergers and acquisitions partner.

While many of its peer firmsinternationally have struggled to get a foothold in M&A and corporate work in the U.S., Freshfields has managed to make significant inroads via lateral hiring over the last several years. The latest hires reflect that the firm is continuing to keep up recruiting into 2024.

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