Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP distinguishes itself in Australia’s corporate and M&A market with its adept handling of high-value public and private transactions in private equity, mining, and healthcare, with a particular strength in navigating complex regulatory and cross-border deals. Practice head Matthew FitzGerald drives major acquisitions for listed companies, while Raji Azzam anchors private equity investments, steering major funds through healthcare and insurance-related deals. Baden Furphy excels in public company takeovers, particularly in industrial sectors, and Rebecca Maslen-Stannage delivers sharp schemes of arrangement for landmark mergers. Rodd Levy specialises in takeovers and schemes of arrangement and is noted as a trusted adviser to company directors, and Andrew Rich boasts significant experience in major domestic and cross-border transactions. Philippa Stone routinely leads on hostile takeovers and cross-border mining acquisitions, with Nicole Pedler shining in healthcare and construction industry M&A sales. Tony Damian, a key figure with extensive public M&A experience, departed in January 2025.