Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has a strong bi-coastal practice with experienced teams in New York and Silicon Valley. The women-led team has a fine presence in investment grade debt and is making a further impression in ESG-related transactions. It is primarily known as an issuer-side practice, including emerging and mid-cap businesses through to large global leaders, though also has close links to a range of underwriters. It is further noted for corporate governance thanks to the presence of Pamela Marcogliese, who splits her time between New York and Silicon Valley. New York partner Valerie Ford Jacob is global co-head of the firm’s capital markets and financial institutions practices, while Silicon Valley’s Sarah Solum is noted for representing large technology businesses, such as Oracle, in high-value debt offerings. New York partner Michael Levitt is active in a range of debt offerings for both issuers and underwriters.

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Key clients

  • Oracle Corporation
  • J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
  • AstraZeneca
  • BofA Securities, Inc.
  • Verlinvest

Lawyers

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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Valerie Ford Jacob, Sarah Solum

Other key lawyers

Pamela Marcogliese, Michael Levitt