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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Public Inquiries

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rankings

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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a solid reputation for its representation of a range of public and commercial sector clients in significant public inquiries. The firm's practice is strengthened by its sophisticated administrative and public law offering.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represents the Child Poverty Action Group as a core participant in the Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a wealth of inquiry experience across all levels of the team and its client service is excellent.

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills has a very complementary team in their talents. You need a broad range of soft and hard skills and a keen sense for strategy and the team is good at balancing those factors.

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is exceptional.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAndrew Lidbetter
    Senior StatespeopleAndrew Lidbetter

    Andrew Lidbetter

    Andrew Lidbetter jointly heads the public law practice at Herbert Smith Freehills. He has advised clients in connection with the IICSA.

    • He does incredible work.

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    • It is great having access to Andrew's expertise.

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    • Andrew is a consummate partner.

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  • Band 2Nusrat Zar
    Band 2Nusrat Zar

    Nusrat Zar

    Co-head of Herbert Smith Freehills' public law offering Nusrat Zar is experienced in advising on public inquiries. She has most recently advised clients in relation to the IICSA.
    • Nusrat has a really good balancing perspective on inquiry handling.

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