Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Appoints New Asia Managing Partner to Bolster Regional Strategy

In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in Asia, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Matthew O’Callaghan as its new Asia-wide managing partner. Previously leading the firm’s Asia financial services practice, O’Callaghan succeeds Thomas Ng, who departs to pursue an advanced leadership course at Harvard. O’Callaghan brings to the role extensive expertise, having rejoined Freshfields in 2019 after a 14-year tenure at Goldman Sachs. The transition marks a significant pivot in the firm’s regional strategy. Further details on the appointment and Freshfields’ Asia strategy can be accessed in the original article.