As a Freshfields' Global Managing Partner, Alan Mason is a member of the firm’s Global Leadership Team helping to shape and drive its global strategy. Based in the US, Alan’s focus is on strategic growth, evolving the firm’s operating model and working with partners to leverage its global platform, technology and talent to deliver seamless, forward-thinking solutions for clients in a fast-changing world.
With extensive experience at the intersection of business, law, and technology, Alan has advised clients on a wide range of complex matters, including cross-border M&A, regulatory challenges, digital transformation, and geopolitical risk. His deep understanding of global markets allows him to help clients navigate uncertainty and adapt their business models for long-term success.
Prior to his current role, Alan served as Freshfields' Global Client Partner, where he championed a client-first, commercial mindset as the foundation of exceptional service.
A dual French and English national, Alan has worked across Europe, the US, and beyond, building a global network of colleagues and clients.
Alan has advised leading private equity firms, multinational corporations, and financial institutions on complex, high-value transactions across industries. His experience includes:
- Advising private equity firms on significant cross-border acquisitions and strategic investments, including Advent, Ardian Blackstone, Carlyle, CPPIB, Cinven and Warburg Pincus.
- Advising on complex M&A transactions, public takeovers, divestitures and joint ventures.
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