Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is distinguished by its particular focus on the professional services. Team head Alan Watts regularly acts in cross-border claims before the High Court and advises on publication and social media issues for his high-profile clients. Sophie Rudrum specialises in high-stakes independent investigations, while Christopher Cox is experienced in pre-publication and breach of confidence matters. Angela Liu assists on malicious falsehood and defamation cases.
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‘Excellent team in the Media and Communications field, able to draw on the resources of the wider firm.’
‘An outstanding team with the ability to manage the necessary detail while at the same time be proactive and strategic in their case thinking. The team is always mindful of the end game as they navigated what was a multiyear, complex case involving many stakeholder groups with differing objectives.'
‘John Whiteoak and Richard Mendoza were on top of the detail and legal aspects throughout what became a 5-year case, and they were always mindful of the impact on the client. They were both very committed and good at communicating key aspects of the case on a real time basis and being alive to client demands.'
Key clients
- Lord Alan Sugar
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Practice head
Alan Watts
Other key lawyers
Sophie Rudrum; Christopher Cox; Angela Liu