Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Highly sought-after for its 'legally sound' advice and keen grasp of potential stakeholder issues, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is a key port of call on corporate governance matters. The team is well-versed in boardroom and head office governance for both listed and privately held companies, as well as specialist investigations and crisis management. Gareth Sykes takes charge of the practice and regularly advises on corporate reporting requirements, the UK Corporate Governance Code and obligations under the Market Abuse Regulation. The team is ably supported by James Palmer, whose client base spans both corporates and financial institutions, and Caroline Hagg, who is often relied on by FTSE-listed companies on an array of corporate governance matters.