Law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has promoted eight London-based staff to partner in its annual promotion round.

In total 21 lawyers across its 12 offices — among them are also New York and Hong Kong — have been chosen by the company, which is one of the elite magic circle law firms, to take on this senior leadership role. The London lawyers are based at Freshfields' Fleet Street headquarters. The promotions are effective from 1 May.