Claire Wills is a distinguished Partner at Freshfields' London office, where she has been a pivotal figure since 1992. With a focus on public and private M&A, Claire advises key clients on shareholder defense activism, crisis management, and governance. Her expertise spans financial services, fintech, insurance, and mergers and acquisitions. Claire became a partner in 2001 and has held numerous senior roles, including co-chairing the partner recommendation committee and leading the global financial institutions sector group. As the former London managing partner, Claire is renowned for her ability to navigate complex and challenging situations with a calm and commercial approach, consistently delivering exceptional results for her clients.
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