Our Vision
A world-leading international law firm, known for our insight and diverse perspectives.
At Herbert Smith Freehills, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.
We are where you need us to be. We are in key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.
We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.
Your goals. Our ambition.
Our clients and profession now face rapid and disruptive shifts on many fronts. While this upheaval presents challenges, this is also an era of enormous opportunity when we embrace dramatic change in how we work, respond to clients and develop our talented team. At Herbert Smith Freehills, we see the law beyond precedent.
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage
Chair and Senior Partner
Our Values
Our Values are the core of our culture – who we are as firm, and what we believe.
They guide how we behave and how we will continue to succeed.
Human |
We’re genuine relationship builders. We’re collaborative, generous and kind, respectful of the contributions of others and we share credit for work well done.
We embrace difference. We not only value it, but benefit from the insight and diverse perspectives it brings.
Bold |
We’re ambitious. We’re proud of our past, excited about the future and think tomorrow can be better than today.
We’re entrepreneurial. We’re not afraid to do things differently to fulfil our goals, we ask ‘what if’, ‘why not’ and believe anything is possible.
Outstanding |
We strive to be leaders in all we do. We know individual and collective growth and success is a shared responsibility.
We are ethical, professional, client-centred and commercial. We’re solutions-focused problem-solvers, known for our insight and expertise.
More than 100 years of heritage
170
years of history
23
offices
+2400
lawyers
With a heritage stretching back more than 100 years as leading company advisers, and a pioneering record of deploying best-in-class tech and innovative legal operations, you will be as confident turning to us for no-fuss daily results as high-stakes boardroom matters.
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Leading for impact
Our Leading for impact initiatives focus on four key areas of impact: Pro Bono Legal, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Impact and Sustainability.
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