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Former Freshfields junior lawyer felt ‘very alone’ after partner’s alleged misconduct

A partner at the City law firm is facing allegations over his conduct towards a former associate

A junior lawyer who filed a complaint against a senior partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer told the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Tuesday that she felt “very anxious, very alone” and is taking medication for anxiety.

Ryan Beckwith, a 41-year-old restructuring and insolvency partner at the City law firm, is facing allegations over his conduct towards a former associate.

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