Headquartered in New York City, Fried Frank established its London office in 1970. The firm now has over 800 lawyers globally.bIn the London market, the firm is best known for its work in private equity and investment funds. The London practice is led by senior partners including James Renahan, Andrew Rearick and Kate Downey.

The firm is particularly well known for high-end sponsor work, advising leading global private equity houses on complex cross-border acquisitions, fund formations and continuation vehicles. The team advises sponsors across buyouts, secondaries and fundraises.