Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is, for one client, the ‘top litigation firm in London’, with ’quality at every level’. The practice boasts extensive experience spanning a wide range of sectors, including energy, private equity, and TMT, among others. Class actions are a particular strength of the team, with ‘top tier’ Alan Watts a specialist in this area. Fellow practice co-chair Paul Lewis is noted for his ’incredible depth of experience’. The ‘highly intelligent’ Natasha Johnson specialises in handling leading multi-party disputes, while Rachel Lidgate has particular knowledge of TMT, consumer, and energy work. Chris Bushell is praised as a ’very experienced and sagacious individual’, while Gregg Rowan, a highly experienced class actions lawyer, has recently worked on major mandates for tech multinationals and major retailers.  Julian Copeman is well regarded for his ‘wealth of experience, sound judgment and adept(ness) at handling complex commercial litigation.' Other key individuals within the team include Charlotte Benton, noted for her track record in financial services work, and Angela Liu, whose recent engagements include mandates for major automotive manufacturers and investment firms.