Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP specialises in high-risk matters for private clients. The team maintains a strong presence in commercial development work, with a particular focus on solar-related projects. Catherine Howard now leads the team and is described as a highly committed and client-focused partner, who has grown the energy and infrastructure side of the practice. Matthew White is well regarded for his experience advising private sector developers on large scale commercial regeneration projects and mixed-use masterplan developments. Charlotte Dyer advises on a variety of schemes with a particular focus on energy infrastructure and solar and battery storage DCO practice. Ian Mack regularly advises on development consent orders and is leading on two airport DCO expansion plans, and Ben Hazenberg brings expertise in highway-related agreements. Martyn Javis left the team in early 2025.
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Catherine Howard
Other key lawyers
Matthew White; Charlotte Dyer; Ian Mack; Ben Hazenberg; Elizabeth Tones; Naomi Hoggett