diff --git a/CHANGES.md b/CHANGES.md
index e4a4fa38..cdf9f6ba 100644
--- a/CHANGES.md
+++ b/CHANGES.md
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+# 7.1.1
+
+* Bug fix: Client instantiation was broken in the last release from a redefinition of an object in a method check during Sorbet introduction.
+
 # 7.1.0
 
 * Added support for Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) Request: https://developer.nexmo.com/api/verify#verifyRequestWithPSD2
diff --git a/lib/nexmo/version.rb b/lib/nexmo/version.rb
index 3e56e264..18c83aad 100644
--- a/lib/nexmo/version.rb
+++ b/lib/nexmo/version.rb
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # typed: strong
 
 module Nexmo
-  VERSION = '7.1.0'
+  VERSION = '7.1.1'
 end