Stay in the know
Receive timely insights and briefings from HSF Kramer, tailored to keep you informed and ahead
Subscribe now
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s employment practice has been recognised at the International Employment Lawyer (IEL) Awards 2025, securing awards reflecting the team’s performance, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
The practice was named winner of the Diversity & Inclusion Programme of the Year (private practice) category, for advancing a culture of inclusion and belonging within the legal profession, and the team was also Highly Commended in the International Employment Team of the Year category.
Commenting on the awards, Samantha Brown, UK and EMEA managing partner of HSF Kramer's employment, pensions and incentives practice, says: "We are proud to have been recognised at this year's IEL Awards. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and collaborative spirit of our global employment team who deliver the highest standards of service to our clients and support their evolving needs. Congratulations to everyone involved!"
Separately, the firm had also been shortlisted for Disputes Team of the Year, European Team of the Year and Asia-Pacific Team of the Year (which the team won in 2024). Christine Young was also shortlisted as International Employment Lawyer of the Year, an award which reflects the depth of her knowledge and leadership in employment law.
For more information about the IEL Awards, visit: International Employment Lawyer Awards 2025.
Key contacts
Samantha Brown
Managing Partner, Employment, Pensions and Incentives, UK and EMEA, London
Tim Leaver
Partner, London
Andrew Taggart
Partner, London
Christine Young
Partner, London
Nick Wright
Partner, London
Emma Rohsler
Partner, Head of Employment, Pensions and Incentives, EMEA, Paris
Fatim Jumabhoy
Partner, Head of Employment & Workplace Investigations, Asia, Singapore
Steve Bell
Managing Partner, Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety, Asia and Australia, Melbourne
Media contact
For further information on this news article, please contact:
More news
29 luglio 2026
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer conseille Orange dans le cadre de son projet de création d'une coentreprise dédiée aux data centers avec Morrison
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer a conseillé Orange dans le cadre de la signature d'un accord d'exclusivité avec Morrison, l'un des principaux …
24 luglio 2026
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Aware Super on tax aspects of acquiring a further 25.1% interest in retirement village operator Keyton
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has provided tax advice to superannuation fund Aware Super in relation to its acquisition of a further 25.1% interest in …
24 luglio 2026
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) in relation to purpose-built student accommodation project in Darwin
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) in relation to Campus Living Villages’ development of …