Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has become an official sponsor of London's bid to host the 2018 Gay Games.

London has been shortlisted to host the event alongside Paris and Limerick, with a final decision expected to be announced by governing body the Federation of Gay Games in October.

As well as paying an undisclosed sponsorship fee, the firm is also providing London's bidding team with pro-bono legal advice and non-legal advice, drawing upon the experience gained through its role as sole legal services provider to the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.