Freshfields apologises over Middle East comments in leaked emails

Law firm Freshfields has apologised "unreservedly" for Middle East comments revealed in an email leak, according to the Financial Times and The Lawyer. The story is trending in the UAE feed; item 2 covers an unrelated law-firm billing story.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 08:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 20 Oct, 08:00 UTCPicked up on News
3. 20 Oct, 08:00 UTCFinancial Times reports Freshfields apology
4. 20 Oct, 08:00 UTCThe Lawyer reports Freshfields apology

Top sources

• freshfieldsGoogle Trends
• Law firms’ billing model faces disruption as clients turn to AI DIY adviceCity AM
• Freshfields Apologises For Middle East Investor CommentsLaw.com
• Freshfields issues apology over Middle East comments in leaked email exchangeThe Lawyer