A refrigeration circuit (1) configured for circulating a refrigerant an comprises in the direction of flow of the refrigerant: at least one compressor (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d); at least one heat recovery heat exchanger (4); at least one gas cooler/condenser (10); at least one evaporator associated expansion device (18); at least one receiver (14); and at least one evaporator (20). A flash gas tapping line (21) is provided fluidly connecting an upper portion of the receiver (14) to an inlet side of the at least one compressor (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). The refrigeration circuit (1) further comprises a gas/liquid separator (8) having a refrigerant inlet line (7) fluidly connected to an outlet-side of the at least one heat recovery heat exchanger (4); an gaseous phase outlet line (9) fluidly connected to an inlet side of the at least one gas cooler/condenser (10); and an liquid phase outlet line (13) fluidly connected to the receiver (14).