{"id":121452,"date":"2025-06-02T13:02:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/06\/02\/welcome-to-biglaw-brand-new-megafirm-hsf-kramer-officially-makes-its-debut\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T13:02:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:02:43","slug":"welcome-to-biglaw-brand-new-megafirm-hsf-kramer-officially-makes-its-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/06\/02\/welcome-to-biglaw-brand-new-megafirm-hsf-kramer-officially-makes-its-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm HSF Kramer Officially Makes Its Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s June 2, and for the Biglaw community, that means that a new competitor just entered the marketplace. Today marks Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer\u2019s second day of existence, and the brand new firm \u2014 formed from the union of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin<\/a> \u2014 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 team.<\/p>\n

HSF Kramer\u2019s leadership team leans heavily Herbert Smith Freehills, with five of its six executive partners hailing from the legacy firm. As noted by Law360<\/a>, one HSF partner will serve as the firm\u2019s global chief executive (Justin D\u2019Agostino), while four other former HSF partners will oversee the following regions and practice areas: Asia and Australia (Kristin Stammer); UK and EMEA (Jeremy Walden); Alison Brown (US growth and strategic integration); and global practice areas (Anna Sutherland). Paul Schoeman, former co-managing partner of Kramer Levin, will oversee the combined firm\u2019s US business. Howard Spilko, Kramer\u2019s former co-managing partner, will serve as global head of private equity and chair of HSF Kramer\u2019s corporate practice in the US.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Agostino and Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, chair and senior partner of HSF Kramer, shared some thoughts on the completed merger with Business Wire<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, Chair and Senior Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we embark on an exciting new chapter. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer unites two firms with complementary strengths, shared values, and a bold vision for the future. We are delighted by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our clients and our people. Together, we will focus on our strategic vision and build on this fantastic platform.\u201d<\/em> \u2026<\/p>\n

Justin D\u2019Agostino, Global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s fast-evolving and uncertain macroeconomic landscape, clients need a truly global law firm with deep local insight across all their key markets. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional outcomes in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Congratulations to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on starting this merger off on the right foot! We can\u2019t wait to see how the firm will shake up the Biglaw market and what next year\u2019s Am Law 100 will look like with the firm\u2019s large presence officially on the board.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

HSF, Kramer Levin Go Live With Transatlantic Merger<\/a> [Law360]<\/p>\n

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Officially Launches<\/a> [Business Wire]<\/p>\n

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Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email<\/a> her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on\u00a0Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Threads<\/a>,\u00a0or connect with her on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The post Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm HSF Kramer Officially Makes Its Debut<\/a> appeared first on Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s June 2, and for the Biglaw community, that means that a new competitor just entered the marketplace. Today marks Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer\u2019s second day of existence, and the brand new firm \u2014 formed from the union of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin<\/a> \u2014 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 team.<\/p>\n

HSF Kramer\u2019s leadership team leans heavily Herbert Smith Freehills, with five of its six executive partners hailing from the legacy firm. As noted by Law360<\/a>, one HSF partner will serve as the firm\u2019s global chief executive (Justin D\u2019Agostino), while four other former HSF partners will oversee the following regions and practice areas: Asia and Australia (Kristin Stammer); UK and EMEA (Jeremy Walden); Alison Brown (US growth and strategic integration); and global practice areas (Anna Sutherland). Paul Schoeman, former co-managing partner of Kramer Levin, will oversee the combined firm\u2019s US business. Howard Spilko, Kramer\u2019s former co-managing partner, will serve as global head of private equity and chair of HSF Kramer\u2019s corporate practice in the US.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Agostino and Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, chair and senior partner of HSF Kramer, shared some thoughts on the completed merger with Business Wire<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\n

Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, Chair and Senior Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we embark on an exciting new chapter. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer unites two firms with complementary strengths, shared values, and a bold vision for the future. We are delighted by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our clients and our people. Together, we will focus on our strategic vision and build on this fantastic platform.\u201d<\/em> \u2026<\/p>\n

Justin D\u2019Agostino, Global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s fast-evolving and uncertain macroeconomic landscape, clients need a truly global law firm with deep local insight across all their key markets. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional outcomes in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Congratulations to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on starting this merger off on the right foot! We can\u2019t wait to see how the firm will shake up the Biglaw market and what next year\u2019s Am Law 100 will look like with the firm\u2019s large presence officially on the board.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

HSF, Kramer Levin Go Live With Transatlantic Merger<\/a> [Law360]<\/p>\n

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Officially Launches<\/a> [Business Wire]<\/p>\n

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\"Staci
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Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email<\/a> her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on\u00a0Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Threads<\/a>,\u00a0or connect with her on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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