Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer)

Aside from deep benches in the M&A, private equity and dispute resolution disciplines, HSF Kramer boasts one of New York's elite bankruptcy groups alongside highly rated US teams in structured finance, and real estate. With over 350 attorneys in the world's largest legal market, our experience is broad-based and encompasses a wide variety of sectors.

Our complex litigation team represents foreign and domestic companies and individuals against federal criminal charges and investigations by the US Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental authorities and regulators. We perform early case assessments so resources are not wasted on matters that can be resolved quickly; where cases should be litigated, we do so efficiently and successfully. We also advise on internal investigations, white collar criminal defense and related regulatory proceedings and counsel clients on compliance policies and procedures.

HSF Kramer’s deep roots in New York’s business community reflect decades of trusted partnership, leadership and civic engagement. Many of our attorneys hold influential roles across business, philanthropic and other organizations, extending our impact well beyond the legal sphere. Our real estate and land use practices have played a defining role in reshaping New York City’s skyline and neighborhoods, underscoring our ability to drive complex projects with lasting impact.

Our New York office is also the center of excellence for our Latin America practice, with a focus on disputes and major infrastructure projects in the energy, transport and mining sectors.

Our associates learn by working alongside more senior lawyers and get exposure to cutting edge industry issues and emerging specialty areas of practice. We consciously strive to provide hands-on, direct participation in legal matters. Our firm also has a long-standing history of providing pro bono legal services.