Freshfields’ presence in the United States began in 1977 with its opening of its New York offices. In the 40 years since, the firm has expanded to offices in Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley. The firm’s M&A practice leads clients to all-cash sales and other cross-border acquisitions sometimes involving buyer consortiums. The firm also represents publicly listed companies in cash sales and other transactions. Its work in the software sector is noteworthy.