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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a top-tier firm with a superb reputation for handling big-ticket disputes in the corporate and financial worlds. The firm advises prominent clients around the globe on litigation concerning joint ventures, shareholder agreements and contested acquisitions, as well as on group action defence. The London-based disputes team offers robust industry expertise in areas such as energy, mining and telecoms.

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Work Highlights

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  • The firm advised TPG on a US$13.8 billion unlawful means conspiracy

    claim filed by a jailed Russian oligarch against the TPG Defendants and 15 other defendants.

Strengths

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  • The firm know its stuff, is responsive, across the detail, and understands what is important and what isn't important.

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  • HSFK provides extremely intelligent and commercial advice which shows a deep understanding of our position and the complex topics involved. The team is full of tenacious litigators.

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  • HSFK has the depth of experience and knowledge to address significant challenges. The partners are extremely competent and efficient, and its excellent team that is always available.

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  • HSFK seeks an outcome that makes commercial sense but preserves reputation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan Watts
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    Alan Watts

    Alan Watts is an experienced litigator who regularly handles high-value disputes concerning breaches of contract and fiduciary duties as well as fraudulent misrepresentation. He has notable expertise in defending multinational companies and other leading clients in sectors such as logistics, retail and technology. He also has a strong group action defence practice.

    • Alan Watts is the biggest of big hitters. He has huge experience of all forms of commercial litigation, and manages large cases with genuine ease. When you are in trouble, you want Alan beside you.

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    • He's very smart and he understands litigation very well.

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  • Rachel Lidgate
    Rachel Lidgate

    Rachel Lidgate

    Rachel Lidgate is a solicitor-advocate who represents high-profile clients in complex cross-border and group action litigation. She has particular expertise in the tech sector.

    • Rachel is an excellent lawyer. She is extremely bright, very strategic, confident and assertive.

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