Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate/M&A

Stephen is a leading professional in corporate law and M&A with particular experience in cross-border public and private M&A.

Stephen has over 25 years' experience advising major listed and other international companies on M&A and other corporate transactions including joint ventures, demergers, and wider governance issues.

Recognised for his work in public takeovers and private acquisitions and disposals, Stephen has supported clients in a range of sectors to execute their most significant transactions across the world, including many ground-breaking deals.

Stephen works with clients on multi-jurisdictional cross-border deals and across sectors including banking, consumer products, energy, leisure and sport, manufacturing, and TMT.

He advises the boards of FTSE100 and other listed companies to help them meet their governance and related obligations and to navigate sensitive issues of risk, disclosure, and compliance.

He is General Editor of the leading Butterworths text Takeovers – Law and Practice and has written widely on M&A matters.