Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Turned to by a host of global investment firms, energy and infrastructure developers and operators, and sovereign wealth and super funds, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP continues to handle a range of marquee transactions in both the domestic and international markets. The firm’s wide-ranging practice covers the full gamut of core and core+ assets, and its strong focus on digital infrastructure assets that has seen the group oversee multi-billion dollar satellite and communication merger and telecom acquisition deals. The London team is run by Gavin Williams, who acts for a growing roll-call of funds, corporates and investment banks on acquisitions, disposals and PE transactions. Silke Goldberg is chiefly recognised for her clean energy-driven regulatory practice, while Sarah Pollock, also focused on clean energy matters, is noted for her M&A and joint venture work. Malcolm Lombers is a key contact for super and sovereign wealth funds, while Veronica Roberts lends crucial TMT sector expertise on the group’s most consequential energy transition and digital infrastructure deals. Emma Stones brings further M&A, strategic investments and joint ventures capabilities to the fore.