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1 September 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Adevinta on sale of Gumtree Australia, Carsguide and Autotrader Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Adevinta on the divestment of its online classifieds businesses — Gumtree Australia, Carsguide and Autotrader …

1 September 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises PTTEP’s subsidiaries on divestment of Brazilian oil concessions

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised PTTEP Netherlands Holding Coöperatie U.A. (PTTEP NH) and PTTEP Brazil Investment B.V. …

31 August 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills expands market-leading Southeast Asia corporate practice to Bangkok with partner hire

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon as a corporate partner in Bangkok, adding specialist M&A …

30 August 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Perpetual on its c.$2.3b acquisition of Pendal

Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to be advising Perpetual Limited (Perpetual) on its proposed c.$2.3b acquisition of Pendal Group Limited (Pendal) by …

30 August 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Acciona Energia on innovative PPA with Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised ACCIONA Energía on 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership comprising …

26 August 2022

Kramer Levin Secures Significant Victory for Highland Capital as Fifth Circuit Upholds Key Aspects of Reorganization Plan

On Aug. 19, 2022, Kramer Levin won a significant victory for client Highland Capital Management when the Fifth Circuit upheld all the key aspects of a …

26 August 2022

Kramer Levin Team Representing Highland Capital Given “Shout Out” in Litigation Daily’s Litigator of the Week

The Kramer Levin team representing Highland Capital was given a  “shout out” in Litigation Daily’s Litigator of the Week column on Aug. 26, 2022. …

25 August 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises ACEN Australia on its A$100m Green Loan and foundational debt facilities

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised ACEN Australia on its foundational corporate financing facilities, which comprise a new common provisions agreement …

24 August 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills expands China finance practice with hire of partner Ellen Mao 史密夫斐尔迎来合伙人茅悦蕾加入 扩充中国融资业务

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired banking partner Ellen Mao as part of its continued expansion in Asia.An alumna of …

24 August 2022

Kramer Levin Secures Dismissal of Removal Proceedings Against Victim of Abandonment and Neglect

On Aug. 11, 2022, the New York Immigration Court granted Kramer Levin’s motion to dismiss removal proceedings against its client, Mr. C-U.  Before …

22 August 2022

Kramer Levin Files SCOTUS Amicus Brief Supporting Non-Discrimination Laws Protecting LGBTQ Customers

Brief Filed on Behalf of Mainstream Religious Groups Supporting Colorado’s Right to Enforce Neutral Non-Discrimination Laws Protecting LGBTQ Customers of …

22 August 2022

IFLR: Inflation, Interest Rates Replace Sanctions as Key Factors Pushing Down Global M&A

Corporate chair Ernest S. Wechsler was quoted in a IFLR article titled “Inflation, Interest Rates Replace Sanctions as Key Factors Pushing Down …