Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Maintaining a strong reputation within the investment banking sector, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP provides ‘concise, timely and commercial regulatory advice’, with its practice extending to sustainable finance, fintech, crypto and digital assets. Practice head Marina Reason is a key contact for traditional and digital finance clients and is particularly active on cutting-edge issues including blockchain tokenisation, the UK FMI Digital Sandbox, and consumer duty implementation. Clive Cunningham leverages his deep sector knowledge in banking, securities, and asset management, which is underpinned by his experience as a banking regulator. Kelesi Blundell regularly works with clients in the banking, investment, and financial market infrastructure sectors. James Palmer is a leading authority on corporate governance, M&A, and financial regulation, regularly advising clients on high-stakes matters involving boardroom disputes, regulatory investigations, and complex transactional or crisis scenarios.