UK Law and Practice Contributed by: Gareth Sykes, James Palmer, Isobel Hoyle and Hannah Whitney, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) was formed in June 2025 through the transfor - mational combination of Herbert Smith Free - hills and Kramer Levin, creating a world-leading global law firm. With over 6,000 people includ - ing c.2,700 lawyers and spanning 26 offices, HSF Kramer provides comprehensive legal ser - vices across every major region of the world. Uniquely positioned to help clients achieve ambitious objectives, HSF Kramer delivers ex - ceptional results in complex transactions and
high-stakes disputes. The dedicated corporate governance advisory team comprises govern - ance specialists with technical expertise who provide practical advice to clients on the full spectrum of governance issues. The team ad - vises listed and privately held companies on the regulatory, reporting and governance stand - ards applicable to them. The firm draws on its wide-ranging experience to advise on legal and regulatory requirements, emerging trends and market best practice.
Authors
Gareth Sykes leads the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer corporate governance advisory team, advising a range of listed and privately held companies on a variety of governance issues.
James Palmer is a senior corporate and governance lawyer who was the chair and senior partner of legacy firm Herbert Smith Freehills. He is one of the UK’s leading M&A,
Gareth’s expertise includes advising on corporate reporting requirements, the UK Corporate Governance Code, continuing obligations pursuant to the UK listing regime, company meetings and directors’ duties. A key part of his role is horizon scanning, analysing new laws and regulations to ensure that the firm’s clients anticipate and remain at the forefront of corporate governance developments and practice. Gareth writes widely on corporate governance matters.
capital markets and corporate lawyers, with deep experience of corporate governance and regulation, including financial regulation. He is frequently involved in helping clients in situations where they face significant and unusual challenges. These include hostile takeovers, board and governance disputes, regulatory and other investigations, business crises, interactions with governments or government bodies, significant liability or solvency exposures, as well as significant transactions. He is also recognised as a leading expert in relation to both Brexit and foreign direct investment regulation.
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