Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP continues to handle a wide spectrum of TMT matters, with a practice that spans regulatory investigations, commercial and tech contracts, transactional work and contentious issues. The group draws on expertise from across the firm, including competition, IP, pensions, and disputes. Co-head Veronica Roberts, qualified in both the UK and Belgium, regularly advises on global merger control and trade regulation. Nick Pantlin leads on technology, data and digital infrastructure matters, advising both private and public sector clients. Sydney-based Kwok Tang supports clients on major technology deals, including outsourcing and cloud contracts, while Hayley Brady advises media and digital clients on advertising, licensing and expansion strategies. Recent hires include Vincent Denoyelle and Emmanuel Ronco, and Gregor Klenk.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep industry knowledge. Ability to distill and simplify complex matters.’
‘The team has helped us with multiple outsourcing contracts over the past year. The addition of Will Garton into the team has been really positive and we find the team to be really responsive, experts in their field and good at commercial negotiations.’
‘The most outstanding partners I had the pleasure to work with are Nick Pantlin and Christine Young.’
‘Nick Pantlin and Christine Young. Both are exceptionally responsive and competent. Nick in particular, has helped me out in many time-sensitive matters.’
Key clients
- Amazon UK Services
- Apple
- Bytedance (TikTok)
- Bharti Group
- Cap Gemini
- Cellnex
- Comcast Corporation (Sky, NBC Universal)
- Dentsu
- Global Switch
- IHS Towers
- Inmarsat
- Madison Square Garden Company
Work highlights
Advised Google on collective proceedings brought in the CAT on behalf of an online publisher class alleging that Google abused a dominant position in ad tech tools.
Advised VMO2 on the evolution of its network sharing arrangements with Vodafone (network roll-out commitments, outsourcing of site deployment activities, site sharing arrangements in special locations).
Altice UK on the sale of its c.24.5% stake in BT Group plc to Bharti Televentures UK Limited ("Bharti").
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
David Coulling
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
Veronica Roberts; Hayley Brady; David Coulling; Nick Pantlin
Other key lawyers
Vincent Denoyelle; Emmanuel Ronco; Gregor Klenk; Will Garton; Christine Young