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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer)

Rank #34 Founded 1884

Overview

HSF Kramer was created by the 2025 merger of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin; Herbert Smith Freehills itself was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in London and Sydney. The combined firm will total roughly 2,700 lawyers, including about 630 partners across 26 offices (three in the U.S.), and Herbert Smith Freehills reported $1,624,664,000 in 2023 revenue, ranking 34th on the 2024 Global 200 and 6th on the 2024 UK 50. The firm specializes in dispute resolution, M&A and complex litigation, advising high-profile clients on significant cross-border and international matters. It is distinguished as the first truly transatlantic and transpacific law firm combination, offering a global, high-intensity platform for complex, cross-border work.

Key Statistics

Employees ~5.0k employees
Revenue $1.3B
Locations 26 locations
Years in Operation 141 years

Top 5 Office Locations

London, United Kingdom Sydney, Australia Melbourne, Australia Paris, France Perth, Australia

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