Gareth Sykes

Gareth Sykes is an experienced legal professional currently serving as a Partner and the UK Head of Corporate Governance Advisory at Herbert Smith Freehills since August 2008. Throughout the tenure at Herbert Smith Freehills, Gareth has held various positions including Of Counsel, Senior Associate & Professional Support Lawyer, and Trainee Solicitor. In addition to the role at Herbert Smith Freehills, Gareth is a member of the Stakeholder Insights Group at the Financial Reporting Council since April 2022. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Law from St. Catharine's College, University of Cambridge, and a Master of Laws from the University of Birmingham.