
Georgia Dawson is the Senior Partner at Freshfields, based in London, where she has been a trailblazer since her appointment in 2021 as the first woman to hold this position in the firm's nearly 300-year history. With a focus on commercial litigation, global strategic risk management, investigations, regulatory and compliance advisory, and white collar defence and corporate crime, Georgia has led the firm through significant global challenges and strategic expansions. Her notable experience includes advising on complex multi-jurisdictional matters involving money laundering, bribery, and human rights breaches. A champion for diversity and inclusion, Georgia's leadership has been recognized with numerous accolades, including her consistent presence on INvolve’s OUTstanding Top 50 LGBT+ Ally Advocates lists and Financial News’ Most Influential Women in Finance.
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