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Freshfields names 25 partners in expanded promotions round

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Freshfields has appointed 25 new partners in its latest promotions round for the Magic Circle law firm.

Nine of the new partners are based in London, up from six the previous year. Freshfields promoted 23 lawyers to its partnership last year.

Magic Circle law firm names nine partners in London

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