Broadfield Establishes U.S. Presence with New York City Office to Drive American Expansion

Firm Sets Foundation for U.S. Market Penetration with Strategic NYC Launch

Broadfield, an ambitious international law firm with a presence in the UK and Hong Kong, has officially launched its first U.S. office in New York City. This move marks a pivotal milestone in its global growth plan, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to offering “top-tier legal services at mid-market rates” as it continues to challenge conventional legal models.

The newly established New York branch brings together an elite group of five founding partners—each bringing years of experience from top-tier firms. Their collective focus includes labor and employment law, corporate law, M&A, private equity, venture capital, strategic investments, and complex litigation. This powerhouse team significantly boosts Broadfield’s ability to manage “high-stakes deals and dispute resolution.”

The office’s founding team includes:

• Michael Volpe, Co-Founding Partner of Broadfield U.S., formerly a partner at Venable LLP, who brings over 30 years of experience advising multinational corporations on complex labor relations, employment litigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Christopher Hagenbuch, Co-Founding Partner of Broadfield U.S., previously a partner at Dentons, who brings extensive experience in M&A, venture capital, and strategic investments across various industries, including technology, life sciences, and entertainment.
• Michael O’Brien, Co-Founding Partner of Broadfield U.S., formerly at Otterbourg P.C., offers deep expertise in M&A, private equity, life sciences, fintech, and corporate governance.
• Adele Hogan, Co-Founding Partner of Broadfield U.S., also joins from Otterbourg, P.C., bringing a distinguished career that includes training at Cravath and extensive experience in capital markets, regulatory governance, and M&A transactions totaling over $200 billion.
• Trevor Bradley, Co-Founding Partner of Broadfield U.S., most recently at Robinson+Cole, is a commercial litigator with over a decade of experience handling complex business disputes.

“Amid significant market disruption in the U.S., clients are demanding innovative solutions to tackle rising costs and dynamically shifting complexities,” said Michael Volpe, Co-Founding Partner of Broadfield U.S. “The launch of our U.S. office is vital for enhancing our cross-border capabilities, and my co-founding partners and I are dedicated to delivering exceptional results through our empowered model.”

Broadfield officially launched in the UK in December 2024, as a partnership between BDB Pitmans and SHP Legal Services, with a unique model blending economies of scale and advanced legal technology to deliver cost-efficient solutions. Its rapid expansion continued with the opening of a Hong Kong office in February 2025 and a recently announced slate of hires across the UK and Hong Kong in July 2025.

The firm is focused on accelerating growth across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, expanding its team of over 400 employees to enhance its capabilities in advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

“This exciting next chapter at Broadfield is a natural progression for a firm born out of a bold vision to reshape legal delivery across key global markets while maintaining local expertise,” said Effie Vasilopoulos, Managing Partner of Broadfield APAC.

“As we continue to expand our global footprint, we are aligning elite legal talent across regions to deliver exceptional value and cross-border support where our clients need it most,” said John Hutchinson, Managing Partner of Broadfield UK.