Highly sought-after for its 'legally sound' advice and keen grasp of potential stakeholder issues, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is a key port of call on corporate governance matters. The team is well-versed in boardroom and head office governance for both listed and privately held companies, as well as specialist investigations and crisis management. Gareth Sykes takes charge of the practice and regularly advises on corporate reporting requirements, the UK Corporate Governance Code and obligations under the Market Abuse Regulation. The team is ably supported by James Palmer, whose client base spans both corporates and financial institutions, and Caroline Hagg, who is often relied on by FTSE-listed companies on an array of corporate governance matters.
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‘A rare capability set focusing on corporate reporting and governance issues. Always on top of developments.’
‘Gareth Sykes is always an excellent source of expertise, knowledge and insight in this area.’
‘Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s Corporate Governance team has been a trusted and highly responsive partner, consistently demonstrating deep technical expertise, commercial pragmatism, and a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in which we operate.’
‘Accessible and responsive team. Takes time to understand commercial context and frame the legal advice pragmatically within that.’
‘Caroline Hagg is tirelessly positive and responsive. Gareth Sykes reads his audience well and is nimble at adjusting his advice to their needs. Both are very bright’
‘They are true experts in all the areas of law in which they practice, but in particular for high-value legal disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Their strengths are that the practice has a global reach.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Gareth Sykes
Other key lawyers
James Palmer; Caroline Hagg