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28 octubre 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills duo to co-chair Hong Kong Law Reform Commission consultation on "success fees" in arbitration

The Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong has appointed Herbert Smith Freehills' Kathryn Sanger and Briana Young to co-chair a study on the introduction of …

28 octubre 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises China's CRCC on US$7.4 billion Thai high-speed rail project 史密夫斐尔律师事务所助力中国铁建参与74亿美元泰国高铁项目

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on its role in a consortium investing in and …

25 octubre 2019

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ADVISES ON SALE OF 40MW TEMPLEBOROUGH BIOMASS POWER PLANT

Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) on the sale of its 100% interest in the Templeborough Biomass Power Plant to …

24 octubre 2019

Banks should assess risks as well as rewards of big data developments, says new report

Herbert Smith Freehills' latest Global Bank Review: The Data Game highlights the banking industry's challenge to fully commercialise big data while …

23 octubre 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on the project for the development of the Volobe Hydropower plant in Madagascar

Jovena, Africa50, SN Power and Colas have signed an agreement to develop the Volobe hydropower plant in Madagascar.The project entails the construction …

22 octubre 2019

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advises Fortum Power and Heat Oy on Indonesia’s first waste-to-energy plant

Leading Indonesian law firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung has advised Finland’s state-owned power company Fortum Power and Heat Oy on its power …

22 octubre 2019

Mining Law 2020: Herbert Smith Freehills Helps Clients Navigate the Legal Challenges of Doing Business in the Mining Sector

The mining industry is growing, changing and becoming more sophisticated, while at the same time facing increased regulation.  Herbert Smith Freehills …

21 octubre 2019

Kewei adds top disputes partner to China joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills / 科伟与史密夫斐尔联营办公室迎来争议解决业务合伙人

Kewei Law Firm has hired partner Cathy Liu in Shanghai, adding China disputes expertise to the firm's joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills.A …

21 octubre 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills assisting with the Revision of the International Arbitration Rules of South Africa's Leading Arbitral Institution

Herbert Smith Freehills is an enthusiastic supporter of initiatives that promote the further development of international arbitration as an effective …

18 octubre 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills ranks in top 20 UK firms for social mobility

Herbert Smith Freehills has been ranked amongst the top 20 UK employers in the 2019 Social Mobility Employer Index.Organisations are independently ranked …

17 octubre 2019

Autism in the workplace: Herbert Smith Freehills unveils new programme to widen the search for talent

Herbert Smith Freehills has partnered with Autism Forward to launch a programme to recruit autistic individuals and provide ongoing support, enabling …

17 octubre 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on private equity deal in insurance sector

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised on the sale of a 26% stake in Indian state-owned insurance provider SBI General …