Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is well-versed in contentious, structuring, tax, and wealth management matters for trustees, beneficiaries, family offices, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Practice head Richard Norridge handles high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving family wealth, trusts, estates, and corporate structures, often concerning assets worth billions. Nick Clayton focuses on offshore non-compliance and private wealth tax disputes. William Turner is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious matters, and Dan Saunders advises on trust issues across jurisdictions such as Guernsey, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and England. John Mathew's practice has a particular emphasis on disputes involving real estate, art, cryptocurrency, financial investments, and insolvency.
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Testimonials
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- This practice has experienced, efficient individuals on its team, and their knowledge has greatly benefited my team.
- Richard Norridge and Dan Saunders are both excellent.
- Great technical knowledge and understanding. They have a wider team they can draw on to support in specific areas where needed. All of those introduced have been very helpful.
- Professional, excellent attention to detail, business acumen, quick to respond.
- Richard Norridge is our primary contact and has a calm approach as well as great knowledge.
- Very responsive, and the team shows a depth of knowledge. The advice is practical, and the various people are very approachable.
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Practice head
Richard Norridge
Other key lawyers
Nick Clayton; William Turner; Dan Saunders; John Mathew