Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Noted for its ‘ability to anticipate and mitigate risks’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is a trusted adviser to blue-chip companies from the energy, financial services, and infrastructure sectors, among others. The group is skilled in domestic and multijurisdictional M&A, disposals, and investments, as well as corporate restructurings, asset transfers, and commercial agreements. Alberto Frasquet, who spearheads the practice, is reputed for his depth of expertise in public and private M&A, leveraged buyouts, and corporate restructurings. On the cross-border joint venture front, Nicolás Martín is an indispensable member of the team, while Marcos Fernández-Rico is the go-to for distressed acquisitions. Other key practitioners include Guillermo Uriarte, Miguel Fraga, and Paula Pérez-Ardá.