International & Cross-Border Transactions

Herbert Smith Freehills in Paris is a full-service and internationally-focused practice. Strong in executing both transactional and contentious cross-border matters, it is particularly known for its distinguished capabilities in project finance and energy work. Other key pillars of its international work include M&A, litigation and IP mandates, while Paris also hosts a strong team focused on corporate investigations, which is a major area of strength for the firm globally. 

Especially well versed in work involving Africa, the law firm frequently drives work across North and francophone Africa from Paris. It also leads matters in a wide range of other jurisdictions, and the team is viewed as a valued option for clients requiring lead counsel advice. The Paris team also has strong links to its London colleagues and gives clients access to well-integrated teams across offices in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas and the Middle East.