Herbert Smith Freehills Elevates 27 To Partnership
Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the elevation of 27 new partners globally, marking another significant milestone for the firm. These promotions underscore the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and driving growth across its international network.
Many of the newly appointed partners specialize in areas aligned with the firm’s strategic vision, particularly in private capital, energy transition, and ESG. These focus areas reflect the firm’s dedication to investing in its international network, leading practices, and sector expertise.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize the breadth of talent we have in our leading practices across the network,” remarked CEO Justin D’Agostino. “Our new partners have the skills, expertise, and outlook to ensure we continue to drive our Ambition strategy and our growth areas of private capital, energy transition, and ESG. They are integral to the future leadership and success of the firm.”
Chair and Senior Partner Rebecca Maslen-Stannage added, “Providing opportunities for our talented team members to progress is a key priority for our firm. Spanning across all regions where we have a presence, these appointments reflect the confidence we have in our global business and our commitment to investing in our people and empowering them to reach their full potential.”
The promotions, effective May 1, 2024, span across Herbert Smith Freehills‘ global network of offices in Asia, Australia, EMEA, the UK, and the US.
Among the new partners and their principal areas of practice are:
Asia:
• Christopher Clay, Tokyo – Corporate Crime & Investigations
• Michelle Virgiany, Jakarta – Financial Services and Technology
• Lucy Curran, Singapore – M&A and Private Capital
• Murphy Mok, Hong Kong – International Arbitration
Australia:
• Matthew Cameron, Brisbane – Industrial Relations and Employment
• Mia Harrison-Kelf, Sydney – M&A and Takeovers
• Laurelle Ko, Sydney – Projects
• Tess Mierendorff, Sydney – Intellectual Property (Transactions)
• Jared Peut, Melbourne – Competition
• Anika Sadler, Perth – Commercial Litigation and Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency
• Mathew Shelley, Brisbane – Energy & Infrastructure and Commercial Litigation
• Claire Thompson, Melbourne – M&A and Takeovers
• Joseph Varghese, Melbourne – Projects
EMEA:
• Miguel Fraga, Madrid – Energy and Infrastructure/M&A
• Emily Fox, Paris – International Arbitration
• Dr. Morris Schonberg, Brussels – Competition, Regulation and Trade
• Anna Szyndler, Dubai – M&A
UK:
• Laura Ackroyd, London – M&A
• Emily Bottle, London/Milan – Intellectual Property
• Vassilena Karadakova, London – Competition, Regulation and Trade
• Philip Lis, London – Commercial Litigation and Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency
• Sarah Ries-Coward, London – Equity Capital Markets and ESG
• Charles Steward, London – M&A
• James Wood, London – Public Law
• Carolyn Milligan, London – Real Estate
US:
• Marco de Sousa, New York – International Arbitration and Public International Law
• Michael Jones, New York – Commercial Litigation
Additionally, Herbert Smith Freehills acknowledged two new partners from the Indonesian firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung:
• Dandy Firmansyah, Jakarta – Corporate/Capital Markets, M&A and Financial Services Regulatory
• Tedy Rachmanto, Jakarta – Disputes/Commercial Litigation
Herbert Smith Freehills’ international counsel practises on secondment to associate firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, one of Indonesia’s leading commercial and corporate law firms.