Private Equity
United Kingdom
20 August 2025
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP professional discipline practice acts for both leading professional bodies, and firms and individuals involved in disciplinary investigations and proceedings. The team handles a range of instructions from other law firms and individuals subjected to SRA and Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings, as well as in the financial services sector. Andrew Lidbetter co-heads the team, bringing experience in prosecuting and defending disciplinary cases, having acted for both individuals and organisations subject to disciplinary proceedings and public body regulators. William Glassey combines significant experience in representing both firms and individuals before a range of regulatory bodies across various sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very strong in this area. They have excellent sector knowledge and are also good at tactics, etc.’
‘Will Glassey is someone I rate in this area, he is very hard-working, he has interesting ideas, and he is collaborative in how he works. He is excellent tactically as well.’
‘Expert, approachable, efficient. Strength in depth and well-connected.’
‘Will Glassey and Henry Saunders make an excellent team - they are both knowledgeable, thoughtful, and balanced. Their advice is clear and to the point - giving practical, clear advice in often difficult and pressurised circumstances.’
Key clients
- A former partner of Clyde & Co
Work highlights
Advised a former Senior Equity Partner at Clyde & Co in relation to an SRA investigation and subsequent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings against him and Clyde & Co, which concerned alleged breaches of the Money Laundering Regulations.
Practice head
Will Glassey; Andrew Lidbetter
Other key lawyers
Henry Saunders; Nusrat Zar