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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Our global team works with corporates, private equity sponsors and other private capital, investment banks and sovereign entities to deliver mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, regardless of complexity or location of the parties and assets. 

Our market-leading reputation for executing the most complex cross-border deals underlines the international scope and strength of our teams and the clients who call on us. With teams across APAC, EMEA, the US and UK, we represent businesses across all segments of the market – from start-ups to multinationals – on local and cross-border public and private M&A including take-privates, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures and strategic alliances, minority investments, shareholder activism and control contests. 

Through our long-established sector focus, we understand our client's industry drivers and risks and combine that knowledge with deep transactional experience to navigate successful outcomes working with advisers across the world in key practice areas. That deep bench draws on dedicated support in key areas including competition, employment and benefits, IP, data protection, tax and ESG to ensure our clients achieve their commercial goals.

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Corporate/M&A - New York


What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer is a solid player in the mid-market space, advising on matters such as mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. The firm's diverse client base includes public entities, private companies, hedge funds and individual investors. It is particularly adept at representing private equity sponsors. The corporate team's sector expertise covers technology and manufacturing.

Strengths

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  • I trust them completely. They have great business reflexes and a complete understanding of business impact and implications.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • HSF Kramer is skilled and knowledgeable. The team is able to engage with the company to develop solutions tailored to meet our goals and objectives.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • The team is very knowledgeable and able to handle transactions from soup to nuts.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 6Ernest Wechsler
    Band 6Ernest Wechsler

    Ernest Wechsler

    Ernest Wechsler is well regarded for the quality of his advice in M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. He serves as chair of the firm's corporate group.
    • He is a great partner and has the full package of client service, institutional sophistication and commercial understanding.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Ernie is a terrific lawyer with very sound judgment.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Ernie is a true superstar who brings his experience to every deal.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

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