Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP remains one of the UK’s most prominent defence-side competition litigation firms, highly regarded for its work on collective proceedings and multi-jurisdictional damages actions. The team is particularly active in defending clients in collective actions at both the certification and substantive stages, representing major corporate clients. The firm’s leading position in carriage disputes, in particular, underscores the group’s strong capabilities in complex procedural competition law. Co-chair Stephen Wisking, a qualified solicitor advocate, has appeared as counsel before the CAT, covering a broad range of issues. Fellow co-chair Kim Dietzel, also a solicitor advocate, has particular expertise in litigation before the CMA and the European Commission.