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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer boasts a standout practice with an impressive client base of major corporations and developers. The firm is frequently sought out to advise on energy, transport and property development matters, including some of the largest projects in the UK. The team is also equipped to handle major projects around the world, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. It offers notable expertise in contentious matters, with key lawyers frequently representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised British Land on the 53-acre redevelopment of Canada Water, resulting in 3,000 homes as well as workspace and retail, leisure, entertainment and community spaces.

  • HSF Kramer acted for Star Hydro in an LCIA arbitration concerning the Patrind hydropower project in Pakistan.

Strengths

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HSF Kramer have the ability to distil complex negotiations and agreements into clear, straightforward advice and documents.

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HSF Kramer has top-drawer lawyers who are a pleasure to work with.

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HSF Kramer are straightforward to deal with and can see the wood for the trees on minor points.

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The team are accurate, intelligent and have good insight into the complex matters.

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HSF Kramer have supreme mastery of the law and factual aspects of the case, and are able to provide comprehensive support and guidance to clients involved in high-value disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas Downing
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Nicholas Downing
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Nicholas Downing possesses a wealth of expertise in handling non-contentious construction work, including procurement strategy and negotiating various construction contracts. He frequently assists clients with commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, as well as significant energy and transport infrastructure projects.

Nicholas Downing provides a good service and is very commercially aware.

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Tim Healey
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Tim Healey
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Tim Healey focuses on representing developers, sponsors and investors in a range of non-contentious matters. He is particularly well versed in advising on energy and infrastructure projects both at home and abroad.

Tim Healey is a trusted adviser. He is technically brilliant and provides pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice.

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James Doe
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James Doe
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James Doe is respected for his considerable experience in contentious issues arising in Asia and the Middle East. He specialises in mediations and arbitrations involving oil and gas, power and transport developments.

James Doe is a first-class lawyer who is very easy to work with.

James Doe really is a very good manager of heavy construction litigation. He gives close attention to clients' interests and he's good at handling strategic issues.

James Doe is a very astute and charismatic lawyer. He is streetwise and knows his way around a dispute.

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Matthew Bool
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Matthew Bool
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Matthew Bool frequently acts for developer clients on a range of non-contentious construction law matters. He often advises on office and mixed-use development schemes and possesses further expertise in relation to art and education sector projects.

Matthew Bool is an outstanding lawyer and a great counsel.

Matthew is a good operator.

Matthew Bool offers consistently impressive advice and client management.

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Raeesa Rawal
Raeesa Rawal
Associates to watch

Raeesa Rawal specialises in international arbitrations. She is particularly adept at assisting with disputes arising from projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Construction: Non-contentious
Nicholas Downing
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Nicholas Downing
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Senior Statespeople
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Tim Healey
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Tim Healey
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Matthew Bool
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Matthew Bool
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UK-wide

Construction: International Arbitration
James Doe
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James Doe
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Raeesa Rawal
Raeesa Rawal
Associates to watch
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