Freshfields Taps New York M&A Partner Zoubek to Oversee US

June 1, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC

Freshfields named Damien Zoubek as US regional managing partner after he served in a pivotal role growing the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice in the states.

As managing partner for the firm’s US region, Zoubek will oversee operations and strategy of more than 500 professionals located in six offices. The firm said he will continue to operate his M&A practice.

He takes over for Silicon Valley capital markets partner Sarah Solum, who has served in the US regional leadership role since 2021. During that time, she operated her legal practice and will continue to do so.

Damien Zoubek
Damien Zoubek

Zoubek has steered transactions ...

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