Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Officially Launches

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is delighted to announce the successful completion of the combination between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin on June 1, 2025.

This transformative combination creates an integrated global legal powerhouse of some 2,700 lawyers, including around 630 partners, across 26 offices.

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This transformative combination creates an integrated global legal powerhouse of some 2,700 lawyers, including around 630 partners, across 26 offices.

With over US$2 billion in revenues, positioning it among the world's top law firms, HSF Kramer has established a robust global platform for future investment and expansion.

Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, Chair and Senior Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented:

“Today we embark on an exciting new chapter. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer unites two firms with complementary strengths, shared values, and a bold vision for the future. We are delighted by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our clients and our people. Together, we will focus on our strategic vision and build on this fantastic platform."

HSF Kramer's extensive footprint and global reach offer immediate synergies in areas such as private equity, bankruptcy, disputes, real estate, and securitization, providing clients with unparalleled support on complex transactions and high-stakes disputes.

Justin D'Agostino, Global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented:

"In today’s fast-evolving and uncertain macroeconomic landscape, clients need a truly global law firm with deep local insight across all their key markets. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional outcomes in an increasingly complex and interconnected world."

The firm will have a strong focus on growth and investments, particularly in all these key practice areas as well as a broader transactional offering, on enhancing its New York presence, and on building its regulatory and technology practices centered around its Washington DC and Silicon Valley offices.

Paul Schoeman and Howard Spilko, Co-Managing Partners of Kramer Levin prior to the combination commented:

“We look forward to the strategic investments we will be making as a result of the combination to grow our destination practices in the U.S. and enhance the service we provide to clients here and throughout the world.”

Paul Schoeman will serve as the Executive Partner of the U.S. region, and Howard Spilko will serve as Global Head of Private Equity and Chair of Corporate, US, as well as serve on the Global Council for HSF Kramer.

Justin D’Agostino leads the firm's Global Executive and is joined by Executive Partners Kristin Stammer (Asia & Australia), Jeremy Walden (UK & EMEA), Paul Schoeman (US), Alison Brown (US Growth & Strategic Integration) and Anna Sutherland (Practices).

About Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) was formed in June 2025 through the transformational combination of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin, creating a world-leading global law firm. With over 6,000 people including c.2,700 lawyers and spanning 26 offices, HSF Kramer provides comprehensive legal services across every major region of the world. Uniquely positioned to help clients achieve ambitious objectives, HSF Kramer delivers exceptional results in complex transactions and high-stakes disputes.

For more information visit www.hsfkramer.com
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