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30 Juni 2022

Philip Bentley Appointed a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York

On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit announced that it will appoint Kramer Levin Bankruptcy and Restructuring partner …

29 Juni 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills' Singapore alliance firm Prolegis adds Adrian Wong as head of projects

Singapore law firm Prolegis has hired Adrian Wong as a director and head of projects, adding specialist projects expertise to its practice and to its …

29 Juni 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Joint Lead Managers on Westpac's A$1.5 billion offer of Westpac Capital Notes 9 and Westpac Capital Notes 2 reinvestment offer

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the joint lead managers of Westpac Banking Corporation’s (Westpac) successful offer of new Additional Tier 1 capital …

24 Juni 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills announces largest ever round of senior associate promotions in Asia

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has announced its largest ever round of senior associate promotions as part of its ongoing …

24 Juni 2022

For second consecutive year, Herbert Smith Freehills named the only firm globally recognised by Chambers in all Alternative Legal Services specialties

Herbert Smith Freehills stands unrivalled as the only law firm OR provider of Alternative Legal Services in the world to be recognised in all four …

24 Juni 2022

Bisnow: Scenes From REBNY's Revamped, “Less Stuffy” Annual Party

Real Estate partner Daniel Ross Berman was quoted in a Bisnow article titled “Scenes From REBNY's Revamped, “Less Stuffy” Annual …

23 Juni 2022

Bloomberg: Wall Street Faces Billion-Dollar Losses on Sinking Buyout Debt

Leveraged Finance partner Richard E. Farley was quoted in a Bloomberg article titled “Wall Street Faces Billion-Dollar Losses on Sinking Buyout …

22 Juni 2022

Kramer Levin Represents Ad Hoc Committee of Governmental Entities and Plaintiffs Executive Committee in Mallinckrodt Chapter 11

Kramer Levin represented the Ad Hoc Committee consisting of (i) seven state attorneys general and (ii) the Plaintiffs Executive Committee (PEC) in the …

21 Juni 2022

Norman C. Simon Named One of Crain’s 2022 Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives

Litigation partner Norman C. Simon has been named a 2022 Notable LGBTQ Leader and Executive by Crain’s New York Business. Norm was cited for …

21 Juni 2022

Bloomberg: Russia Swaps Payout in Turmoil as Sanctions Tear Up the Playbook

Corporate partner Fabien Carruzzo was quoted in a Bloomberg article titled “Russia Swaps Payout in Turmoil as Sanctions Tear Up the …

20 Juni 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills sets sights on becoming Australia’s tax law leaders with partner acquisition

Reflecting its ambitious growth plans for its commercial tax offering, Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed three leading tax experts as partners in …

20 Juni 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises bp on its investment in proposed Western Australian green hydrogen hub

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised bp on its investment in the proposed Asian Renewable Energy Hub. Planning to acquire a 40.5 percent share, bp will …