JAPANPeople moves
Freshfields hires Morrison Foerster PE partner Gregory Salathé in Tokyo
Freshfields hired private equity and M&A partner Gregory Salathé in Tokyo from Morrison Foerster, Law.com International reported on October 1, 2026. The move replenishes Freshfields' Japan transactional bench after partners Noah Carr and Gordon Palmquist left for White & Case earlier in 2026.
Announcement (Law.com International) →
Key points
- Gregory Salathé joined Freshfields' Tokyo office from Morrison Foerster.Law.com International
- Salathé is a private equity and M&A partner; Law.com described him as a veteran transactional lawyer added to the Japan practice.Law.com International
- The hire follows the earlier 2026 departures of Freshfields Tokyo M&A partners Noah Carr and Gordon Palmquist to White & Case.Law.com International
- International firms continue competing for senior dealmaking talent in the Japan market.Law.com International