Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border) - UK
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills’ London office hosts an internationally-oriented team that is recognised for coordinating seamlessly across the law firm’s integrated network of offices. It has developed a respectable full-service offering with particular expertise in cross-border contentious work. It equally enjoys a stellar reputation for handling multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, acting as co-counsel on inbound work and handling outbound transactions for its impressive international client base.
The firm’s strong global coverage, and expertise in both major and emerging economies, provides the London finance and capital markets teams with a solid platform from which to handle international deals under UK law. Expertise spans international DCM, ECM, securitisation and lender-side representation in banking and finance mandates. Its experience extends across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia related matters, and the firm performs well in multi-jurisdictional project finance work, where it offers a holistic service that draws on strong industry expertise in infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
Strengths
"Highly-skilled lawyers with international expertise, blended across different teams in key locations."
"Herbert Smith has strong teams in different jurisdictions, which is important for cross-border transactions."
"They work well with their overseas offices to understand the proposed operating model and address any issues it may present, to give a seamless service."
