Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm HSF Kramer Officially Makes Its Debut - Above the Law

Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm HSF Kramer Officially Makes Its Debut - Above the Law

It’s June 2, and for the Biglaw community, that means that a new competitor just entered the marketplace. Today marks Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s second day of existence, and the brand new firm — formed from the union of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin — grosses more than $2 billion, with about 2,700 lawyers, including approximately 630 partners. On Day One, the firm has already made some major moves, naming its global executive te…

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer goes live

The merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin has been completed, with the new combined entity having now launched.

HSF-Kramer merger goes live - Legal Cheek

TC seekers, take note: there’s a new name in City law The merger between City giant Herbert Smith Freehills and US law firm Kramer Levin was finalised yesterday, after receiving partner approval earlier this year. The newly merged firm, operating under the name Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer — or simply HSF Kramer — generates $2 billion (over £1.5 billion) in global revenue, all within a single profit pool. HSF Kramer has over 2,700 lawyers, inc…