
Alan Mason is the Global Managing Partner at Freshfields, based in New York. With a focus on strategic growth and evolving the firm's operating model, Alan plays a pivotal role in shaping Freshfields' global strategy. His practice areas include infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, private capital, and technology. Alan's extensive experience at the intersection of business, law, and technology enables him to advise clients on complex matters such as cross-border M&A, regulatory challenges, and digital transformation. Previously, as Freshfields' Global Client Partner, he emphasized a client-first approach. A dual French and English national, Alan has built a robust global network, working across Europe, the US, and beyond.
Global Managing Partner
2025 – Unknown
Partner
2025 – 2025
Global Managing Partner
2024 – 2025
Global Managing Partner
2024 – 2024
Managing partner
2023 – 2024
Managing partner
2023 – 2023
Managing partner
2023 – 2023
Managing partner
2022 – 2023
Managing partner
2021 – 2022
Global Client Partner
2018 – 2021
Partner
2016 – 2018