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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

London, UK / New York, NY·14 offices

Firm Overview

HSF Kramer was formed from the 2024 merger of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin, combining HSF's global disputes powerhouse with Kramer Levin's distinguished New York litigation, real estate, and corporate practice. The combined firm has particular strength in disputes and litigation across domestic and international matters.

Associate Experience

Associates at HSF Kramer benefit from the combined firm's depth in high-stakes litigation and arbitration alongside Kramer Levin's New York roots. The merger integration creates genuine opportunities to work across both platforms.

Lateral Recruiting Context

HSF Kramer is actively recruiting to integrate and build its combined US platform. For litigators, restructuring attorneys, and M&A practitioners who want global reach backed by a strong New York presence, the firm is a compelling post-merger opportunity.

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Rankings

TierAmLaw 100

Firm Size

Total Lawyers2,450
Associates1,527
Partners638
Counsel217
Assoc : Partner2.4 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • International Arbitration
  • Disputes

Practice Strengths

DisputesM&ARestructuringFinanceAntitrustIP Litigation

Key Markets

New YorkWashington DCLos AngelesLondonParisBrusselsMadridHong KongSingaporeTokyo+4 more