
Georgia Dawson is the Senior Partner at Freshfields, a role she assumed in January 2021, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold this position in the firm's nearly 300-year history. Based in London, she specializes in commercial litigation, global strategic risk management, investigations, regulatory and compliance advisory, and white-collar defense and corporate crime. Georgia's notable experience includes advising on complex multi-jurisdictional matters involving money laundering, bribery, and human rights breaches. Her leadership has been pivotal in navigating Freshfields through global disruptions, expanding in strategic markets, and fostering a progressive workplace. A champion for diversity and inclusion, she has been recognized on INvolve’s OUTstanding Top 50 LGBT+ Ally Advocates lists and as Stonewall’s Global Senior Champion.
Senior Partner
2023 – Unknown
Senior Partner
2023 – 2023
Senior Partner
2021 – 2023
Senior Partner
2021 – 2021
Asia Regional Managing Partner
2020 – 2021
Asia Regional Managing Partner
2018 – 2020
Partner
2012 – 2018
Senior Associate / Associate
2004 – 2012
Associate
1999 – 2002