The Freshfields Podcast

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is one of the oldest and most prestigious law firms on the planet, with roots going back to the 1700s and a modern practice that handles some of the largest cross-border M&A transactions in existence. Their podcast reflects that global reach across 118 episodes covering antitrust, restructuring, private capital, and corporate transactions. The show runs several thematic series simultaneously. The Essential Antitrust strand -- which is most directly relevant to M&A practitioners -- breaks down merger control developments, competition authority decisions, and regulatory enforcement trends across the EU, UK, US, and Asia. Recent installments have examined how antitrust regulators approach AI-driven pricing, the ten key competition themes shaping 2026, and how merger remedies are evolving under new political leadership. Other series cover restructuring and insolvency, private capital transactions, and regulatory developments that affect deal-making indirectly but significantly. The Well-Caffeinated series provides quick-hit analysis of major legal developments, while the No Worse Off strand focuses on restructuring and creditor rights. Episodes run between 20 and 35 minutes, and the rotating cast of Freshfields partners brings genuine cross-jurisdictional expertise that most podcasts cannot match. The 4.6-star rating from 11 reviewers reflects a loyal audience of legal professionals who value the firm analytical rigor. For M&A lawyers who need to understand the regulatory environment their deals will face in multiple jurisdictions, this is one of the most globally informed legal podcasts available.