Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Regularly appearing before the CAT, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is well versed in defending clients at the certification stage of Collective Proceedings Orders. With a multi-jurisdictional presence, the firm supports clients from across the globe in their cross-border defence strategy, handling parallel litigation. Members of the team are also experienced in advising defendants in private damages actions and in appeals against regulatory decisions. The team is spearheaded by Stephen Wisking, who conducts regulatory appeals and private enforcement matters, and Kim Dietzel, who is an expert in litigation relating to the CMA and European Commission. Joe Williams defends clients in follow-on and stand-alone proceedings in the TMT, consumer goods and utilities sectors. Rachel Lidgate specialises in the tech and consumer sectors, including in class actions. Gregg Rowan frequently appears before the CAT and High Court in class actions on behalf of major tech and automotive clients. Helen Fairhead joined the team in May 2026.