Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer officially launches

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is delighted to announce the successful completion of the combination between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin on 1 June 2025.

This transformative combination creates an integrated global legal powerhouse of some 2,700 lawyers, including around 630 partners, across 26 offices.

With over US$2 billion in revenues, positioning it among the world's top law firms, HSF Kramer has established a robust global platform for future investment and expansion.

HSF Kramer's extensive footprint and global reach offer immediate synergies in areas such as private equity, bankruptcy and restructuring, disputes, real estate, and securitisation, providing clients with unparalleled support on complex transactions and high-stakes disputes.

The firm will have a strong focus on growth and investments, particularly in all these key practice areas as well as a broader transactional offering, on enhancing its New York presence, and on building its regulatory and technology practices centred around its Washington DC and Silicon Valley offices.

Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, Chair and Senior Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented: 

“Today we embark on an exciting new chapter. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer unites two firms with complementary strengths, shared values, and a bold vision for the future. We are delighted by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our clients and our people. Together, we will focus on our strategic vision and build on this fantastic platform."

Justin D'Agostino, Global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented: 

"In today’s fast-evolving and uncertain macroeconomic landscape, clients need a truly global law firm with deep local insight across all their key markets. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional outcomes in an increasingly complex and interconnected world."

Justin D’Agostino leads the firm's Global Executive and is joined by Executive Partners Kristin Stammer (Asia & Australia), Jeremy Walden (UK & EMEA), Paul Schoeman (US), Alison Brown (US Growth & Strategic Integration) and Anna Sutherland (Practices).