Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer announces new global energy sector heads

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has appointed London-based partners Craig Tevendale and Sarah Pollock to co-head the firm's global energy sector, alongside existing sector head, Singapore-based partner Anthony Patten.

The global leadership team will lead the firm's strategy for its pre-eminent energy group, which comprises over 700 lawyers including over 100 partners globally. The practice advises clients on the full energy lifecycle, supporting them on the energy transition while driving growth and resilience in a rapidly evolving market, including focuses on carbon capture, energy infrastructure, private capital and the growing convergence with data centres and digital infrastructure. The firm's top-tier energy practice consistently achieves Band 1 rankings in key energy markets globally.

Jeremy Walden, Executive Partner, UK and EMEA, commented:

"Our energy, mining and infrastructure sectors are world leading and a differentiator for our firm – and growth in our energy practice is central to our global ambitions. We are doubling down on our real assets focus and this leadership team will guide our world-class practice through its next phase of growth, particularly as we advance our US strategy.

"We are entirely committed to supporting our energy clients, through our investment in every aspect of deep sector expertise and market-leading disputes and transactional capabilities."

Craig Tevendale is a leading disputes partner with extensive experience advising on complex, high-stake matters in the global energy sector. As head of the firm's arbitration group in London, he brings deep expertise in international arbitration and energy-related disputes, working with major energy companies and investors worldwide. He is recognised by clients in the sector as a "class act" with "a stellar reputation for managing and bringing matters to successful resolution".

Sarah Pollock is a leading corporate energy partner advising public and private sector clients on complex, large-scale transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and project development. Ranked Band 1 for power, renewables and alternative energy, she is recognised by clients as “outstanding” and “a leader in her field,” with extensive experience across conventional, renewable and nuclear generation, as well as the broader energy transition.

HSF Kramer is a powerhouse in the energy and real assets sectors, advising on some of the world’s most complex and high value mandates in energy supply and the energy transition, alongside major global renewables and storage projects.