Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

United Kingdom (England)

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Overview

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and US law firm Kramer Levin Naftal & Frankel merged in 2025 to become Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. The firm is highly recommended for pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent litigation in the UK.

Notable patent litigators: Sebastian Moore, Andrew Moir, Jonathan Turnbull, Andrew Wells, Peter Dalton, and Emily Bottle.

Testimonial

2025

"They are knowledgeable professionals, committed to making our programme a success, and adapted to the structure of our organisation and how we would manage such a case in-house."

"Good relationship with clients; good service and a collaborative attitude."

"They are thorough, practical and quickly study the technology. They offer creative solutions and predict many steps in advance."

"[They are] easy to work with, commercially minded, and very good on complex or high-value matters."

"They are practical, professional and independent."

"[They are] very collaborative."

"Unparalleled expertise and experience and unfailing client service. You are getting the very best possible team."

"They are the best patent litigation team I have ever worked with. Their technical and legal know-how is absolutely first-rate. Their organisational ability is fantastic. Their lawyers are, without exception, committed, reliable, thorough, and charming. They provide impeccable service to the clients."

"Easy to work with and excellent at what they do."

 

2021

A brand owner client said: “The advice is always concise and on point. They are great to work with, quick to respond and provide comprehensible analysis. They reach a view where others are sometimes reluctant to do so.”

“[They are] approachable and explain complicated concepts well,” says another client.

 

2019

A client commended the firm for its “reliability, responsiveness and frank advice”.

“Their advice is always based on a good understanding of the practicalities as well as legal interpretation,” an agritech client said.

A brand owner explained why they used the firm: “They have represented us in several cases on trade mark and design infringement and succeeded in resolving them in our favour. They are responsive and provide us with cost-effective solutions. We had an excellent experience.”

A pharmaceutical industry client said: “We have used Herbert Smith for many years, mostly due to our faith and trust in Sophie Rich and her team. Herbert Smith has been a valued partner in advising and representing [us] in pan-European litigation.”

Patent

Patent litigation case studies show the firm represented companies such as Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Roche, Seoul Semiconductor, and Sanofi. Sebastian Moore, who splits his time between London and Milan, leads the firm's IP practice. Former partner and IP leader Sophie Rich has retired.

Trade mark

The firm lost its core soft IP practitioners in 2021. Trade mark instructions are now led by Andrew Moir and Jonathan Turnbull, with support from associates such as Victoria Horsey and Emma Sherratt. Case studies show the team advising on brand licensing and enforcement matters. Clients include Coca-Cola HBC.