Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is recognised for its broad expertise across all aspects of administrative and public law, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters across a wide array of sectors. The team regularly represents claimants, defendants, interested parties, and interveners, with a growing and diverse client base spanning both the public and private sectors. Practice head Nusrat Zar is widely respected for her work on judicial reviews, statutory appeals, and regulatory disputes. James Wood plays a central role in advising on public law and regulatory proceedings, with his practice also covering policy development, inquiries, and freedom of information matters. Andrew Lidbetter, now a consultant to the team, brings unmatched experience and insight, contributing to the firm’s continued reputation as a go-to adviser on major public law challenges.