Herbert Smith Freehills

Herbert Smith Freehills is an international law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It offers comprehensive legal services including corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. The firm advises clients in key sectors such as energy, financial services, technology, and infrastructure.

Established through the 2012 merger between the UK-based Herbert Smith and the Australian firm Freehills, it operates as a global partnership with offices in over 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. The firm employs more than 2,500 lawyers and is known for handling complex cross-border transactions and high-stakes disputes.

Herbert Smith Freehills maintains a strong position in the legal industry as one of the leading international firms, frequently appearing in top rankings by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. It is not part of a larger corporate group but operates independently as a limited liability partnership, focusing on delivering strategic legal advice to multinational corporations and institutions worldwide.