In a financial maneuver not seen since at least 2009, Freshfields has taken on bank debt, with nearly £90 million listed in its LLP accounts. This move is concurrent with a remarkable surge of 39% in its US revenues. Simultaneously, law firms Freshfields and Ashurst have reportedly utilized their cash reserves.
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