Freshfields announced that Keith Hallam will join the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions and corporate practice.
Hallam’s practice covers a broad range of M&A transactions, including public and private M&A, carve-outs, joint ventures, strategic investments, structured equity, and cross-border transactions. He has experience representing corporates, private equity sponsors, and strategic and financial investors across numerous industries, with notable experience in activism defense and shareholder-engagement matters.
Hallam has been recognized as a leading M&A lawyer by Law360, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, Lawdragon, and The Legal 500 Latin America. His experience spans key industries including technology, telecom, industrials, financial services, life sciences, and consumer and retail.
KEY QUOTES:
“I had the pleasure of working with Keith previously for many years, and I know firsthand that he is a world-class lawyer and a phenomenal colleague, hardworking, laser-focused on client service and a truly wonderful person. His impressive deal sheet shows a broad skill set that aligns with the core of our firm’s U.S. M&A business.”
Damien Zoubek, U.S. Managing Partner, Freshfields
“Keith is a strategic addition for our top-tier U.S. and global M&A practice. His deep experience across public and private M&A, combined with his market reputation, adds meaningful firepower to our team.”
Patrick Cichy, Global Co-Head of M&A and Capital, Freshfields
“I’m excited to be joining Freshfields. For me, this is about more than a role, it’s a professional home where I can practice at the highest level on the most complex mandates, alongside trusted colleagues I’ve worked with before and genuinely enjoy collaborating with.”
Keith Hallam, Partner, Freshfields
