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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer is a highly regarded litigation firm with a strong reputation for handling high value, complex commercial disputes. The firm demonstrates broad expertise across areas including product liability, breach of contract, bankruptcy and securities litigation. It has notable experience in class and shareholder actions. Its accomplished team represents both corporations and individuals and possesses strong trial, arbitration and appellate capabilities.

Notable practitioners

New York-based Kerri Ann Law heads the litigation department.

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Work Highlights

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  • HSF Kramer represented EIG Energy Funds XIV and XV in a lawsuit against Petrobras arising from the “Car Wash” corruption scandal, alleging that Petrobras’s involvement in bribery led to the collapse of a drilling venture and the total loss of the Funds’ investment. The plaintiffs claim fraud and seek over $221 million in damages.

Strengths

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  • HSF Kramer has an incredibly experienced practice with a vast array of partners and a well-deserved reputation.

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  • They provide excellent legal analysis and strategic insights.

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  • HSF Kramer provides good strategic judgment and is attentive to its clients. It has a strong team from top to bottom.

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  • HSF Kramer is extremely responsive to emails and phone calls, and its service to its clients is excellent. The team makes itself available to accommodate the client's needs.

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  • They clearly understand the practical realities of situations.

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