
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The M&A team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London stands out for its exceptional responsiveness, deep commercial insight, and seamless execution. Their ability to anticipate issues and provide clear, pragmatic advice under tight timelines made a real difference in our transaction.’
‘Mehdi Tedjani’s dual qualification in both Swiss and UK law gives him a unique edge, enabling seamless navigation across cross-border M&A. His thorough understanding of both markets, combined with an unwavering client-first approach, ensures each transaction is handled with strategic insight and responsiveness.’
‘Wide-ranging expertise. Can-do attitude. Listens to the needs of the client. Team approach with the client.’
‘Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's M&A team brings exceptional value to complex, high-value transactions through their strategic insight, responsiveness, and deep understanding of board-level priorities. Their ability to navigate sensitive regulatory and governance issues with clarity and discretion has been particularly impactful in recent cross-border matters. The team’s collaborative approach make them a standout partner for sophisticated corporate activity, especially where discretion and precision are paramount.’
‘What sets the Herbert Smith Freehills LLP team apart is the exceptional calibre of individuals like Alex Kay, Meera Thakrar, and Sarah Ries-Coward, each of whom brings a unique blend of technical excellence, commercial insight, and calm, solutions-focused leadership.'
'Alex offers strategic clarity and sound judgment under pressure, Meera is impressively responsive and detail-oriented, and Sarah stands out for her thoughtfulness, clear communication, and ability to manage complexity with poise and precision. Their professionalism, discretion, and seamless integration with internal teams consistently elevate the quality of support.’
Key clients
- Abbott
- Adriatic Metals
- Airtel Africa
- Altice
- AlTi Global
- Altra Industrial Motion Corp.
- Amsted Industries
- Anglo American
- Ardonagh Group
- ArcelorMittal
- Associated British Foods
- Atlassian Corporation
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gavin Davies
Other key lawyers
Caroline Rae; Stephen Wilkinson; Mark Bardell; Alex Kay; James Palmer; Heidi Gallagher; Siddhartha Shukla; Harriet Forrest; Alan Montgomery; Shaun Williamson; Charles Steward; Mehdi Tedjani