Banking & Finance - Europe-wide
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills is a well-regarded European practice with notable strength in cross-border leveraged finance and project finance. It is also active in export finance matters. The firm is often appointed to bank panels, and also acts for private equity houses and energy sector clients. It is particularly strong in the UK, with additional strength in France and Spain.
Strengths
"HSF showed strong analytical capabilities and proposed effective solutions."
"The depth and breadth of their team was strong: the right level of experience was used at each stage of the process and we had continuity of personnel throughout."
Notable practitioners
Gary Hommel in London and Régis Oréal in Paris are key contacts for clients. Armando García Mendoza is a key point of contact in Madrid.
