Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP advises a prominent and longstanding client base within the aviation, defence, mining and energy (oil and gas notably) industries, which entrusts the firm with sensitive and strategic commercial arbitration disputes. The team mainly handles cases linked to Africa but is also regularly instructed to assist with disputes pertaining to Latin America and other parts of the world. Its range of work also includes advising on contractual negotiations and pre-arbitration issues, and exequatur and set-aside proceedings. The team is co-headed by Thierry Tomasi, Laurence Franc-Menget and Emily Fox.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Laurence Franc-Menget demonstrates integrity, legal skills, balanced smartness and legal weight. She works strategically and commercially and appears to have the right personality to face a dispute in court/hearings. She has been wise in managing cases strategically. She is rational, and she is efficient, focusing on the relevant matters in a forest of information, details and possible perspectives.'
- 'Laurence has a prudent way of working with balanced and ethical standards, combined with the necessary street smartness in fighting cases.'
- ‘Excellent availability, strong interpersonal skills, and in-depth expertise.’
Key clients
- Anglo American
- AREVA
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Thierry Tomasi; Laurence Franc-Menget; Emily Fox