Case files

As these "case files" show, we have a distinctive way of working with our clients.
As a Herbert Smith trainee you’ll find yourself working in close-knit teams specifically geared towards delivering legal advice that is not just outstanding, but also takes into account our clients’ broader business needs.

To achieve this, it is vital that we give every single member of the team the chance to make a real contribution. This team-based approach makes our work more interesting and enjoyable – as well as ensuring the best possible results for our clients.


Steel deal goes to the wire.
Tata Steel
Indian steel giant Tata’s £6.2 billion purchase of Anglo-Dutch rival Corus was a milestone for economic globalisation...
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Ringing the right numbers.
Barclays Capital and ING
The £1 billion sale of Phones4U was one of the landmark private equity deals of recent years...
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Tunnel vision.
Eurotunnel
When Eurotunnel’s business was damaged by nightly invasions of refugees into its French terminal, it took on two governments for compensation – and won...
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Property under pressure.
Rockpoint Group
US property fund Rockpoint’s acquisition of Cutlers Garden was not just one of the City’s biggest ever property deals, but one of the most complex...
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