Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Vote in Favor of Landmark Transatlantic Merger

Partners at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a transatlantic merger between the two prominent law firms. The merger, scheduled to go live on June 1, was postponed by a month from the initial timeframe that was originally planned. For the merger to reach fruition, leadership from both firms required at least a 75% approval rate from their respective partners. Though exact voting details have not been disclosed, HSF has confirmed a significant level of support for the merger. For further context on the firms’ pre-merger ambitions and partnerships, visit detailed discussions that preceded this approval.