Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP assists a range of clients, from smaller organisations to multinational broadcasters and technology companies. The team leverages the firm's wider expertise in commercial, corporate, regulatory, IP, and disputes resolution to advise on complex transactions. Team lead Hayley Brady assists emerging and growing digital companies with expanding and established players with establishing new digital platforms. She also advises on content licensing, regulatory issues, and joint ventures. Stephen Wisking is noted for his work on complex competition disputes involving media clients.
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Key clients
- Sky
- Meta
- STV
- Bauer Media
- Kick It Out
- British American Tobacco
- Uber
- Pearson Education
- Rover Group
- The National Autistic Society
Work highlights
Advised Sky on its arrangements with Warner Bros Discovery, which will allow free access to a new streaming service.
Assisted National Autistic Society with its the application of the Online Safety Act 2023 to its online community forum.
Advised British American Tobacco on its arrangements with seven major UK festival organisers and nine major UK venues for the promotion and sale of its products at various event.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Hayley Brady
Other key lawyers
Stephen Wisking