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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Projects & Energy

Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Projects & Energy - Europe-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on outbound energy and infrastructure projects from highly reputed practices in London, Madrid and Paris into non-European jurisdictions. It has a particularly strong reputation for work in Africa, handling solar mandates. The law firm acts on a wide range of matters, including M&A and project finance concerning investments in the power and oil and gas sector. The practice is complemented by a strong arbitration practice, often handling proceedings relating to ECT. Herbert Smith is also active on infrastructure matters on behalf of construction companies, governments, public bodies and financial institutions.

Notable practitioners

London-based Lewis McDonald heads the firm's energy practice and is a key point of contact.

Strengths

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  • I would highlight the firm's flexibility, outstanding legal services quality and reliability.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • Herbert Smith Freehills are very commercial and get to the core issues quickly, with a very strong team who are very responsive and deliver within the timescales they identify for work.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • Their advice is always precise, pragmatic and results-oriented, allowing them to confidently navigate a complex and constantly changing regulatory framework.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • The team of lawyers have remarkable understanding and pay great attention to every point of the process.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope

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