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2 September 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills hires disputes partner in Bangkok

Thai litigator Warathorn Wongsawangsiri joins leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills today as a partner in Bangkok. A recognised leader in the …

29 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills conseil sur le financement de deux centrales solaires au Sénégal

Herbert Smith Freehills est intervenu dans le cadre du financement de deux centrales solaires au Sénégal, 7ème et 8ème projets de ce type dans ce …

27 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills innovator wins Harvard scholarship

The Director of Herbert Smith Freehills’ market-leading Alternative Legal Services (ALT) business in Australia has won a coveted Harvard Business School …

26 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises CBA on revised path for the A$2.4 billion divestment of Australian life insurance business

Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to have advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on its entry into further agreements with AIA Group Limited (AIA) …

22 August 2019

Dubai and London teams combine for London listed Sukuk issuance arranged by Shuaa Capital psc

The Dubai and London Debt Capital Markets team have recently advised Shuaa Capital as placing agent in documenting an issue of Sukuk (Shari'ah compliant …

21 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advise Abu Dhabi Financial Group LLC on its successful reverse listing/merger with SHUAA Capital PJSC

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Abu Dhabi Financial Group LLC (ADFG) on its successful reverse listing/merger with SHUAA Capital PJSC (SHUAA), creating …

19 August 2019

Tougher regulation takes hold as Pension Regulator steps up requests for information

Almost 1,000 requests for information about pension schemes administration, funding and legislative compliance have been made by the Pensions Regulator …

15 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on US$1 billion commitment to Indian government infrastructure fund

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Australia's largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper on its US$1 billion commitment to …

14 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises The GPT Group on A$531.3 million acquisition

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to have advised The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) (GPT) on its A$531.3 million acquisition of a 25 per cent interest in the …

14 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills’ expertise recognised at 2019 Australian Law Awards

Herbert Smith Freehills’ market-leading expertise has been recognised at the annual 2019 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards, with the firm picking up …

13 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills named to Law360's Global 20 list for 6th consecutive year

For the sixth consecutive year, Herbert Smith Freehills has been named a top global law firm by Law360, taking the number six spot this year on its …

8 August 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills adds China law capability through Joint Operation licence with Kewei 史密夫斐尔与科伟律师事务所联营，扩展中国法律服务实力

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills is adding local law capabilities in Mainland China, following the approval of a Joint Operation with …