Beware those who enter, for a curse shall haunt you for the rest of your days - Anonymous employee Freshfields Employee Review

2.0
18 Oct 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of training possibilities, different soft skill courses. MBD staff generally nice, collaborative and encouraging.

Cons

Horrible culture of bullying, - rule with fear. The pressure put on fee earners so immense that they just pass that rage on to business support. Spoken to like absolute garbage. People routinely crying in lifts and toilets. Local therapists know the firm stories well.

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5.0
16 Oct 2025
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Pros

Friendly people; international brand recognition; grows fast in the US.

Cons

Still expanding. Not all practices groups are strong.

2.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Conveniently located in New York City.

Cons

Cliquish working environment - not expected for a top 1-20 firm.

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