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5 julio 2016

Leading real estate partner to join Herbert Smith Freehills

One of Australia’s top real estate lawyers, Nicholas Cowie, is joining Herbert Smith Freehills’ real estate team in Sydney.A successful property partner, …

5 julio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills announces full year financial results for 2015/16

Herbert Smith Freehills today announced its provisional financial results for the year ended 30 April 2016, which show another year of strong growth in …

1 julio 2016

Real estate experts advise Growthpoint on A$166 million acquisition of Victorian office building

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Growthpoint Properties Australia Limited (Growthpoint) on a $166 million acquisition of a fully-leased A-grade office …

1 julio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Danone on the acquisition of an interest in Michel et Augustin

Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Danone on its negotiations with the shareholders of Michel et Augustin to allow Danone to acquire a minority interest …

30 junio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills partner appointed to sit on council of first-of-its-kind international arbitration centre in Mumbai

Herbert Smith Freehills successfully advised ACH Food Co. in a consumer class action alleging that “all natural” labels on bottles of Weber barbeque …

30 junio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises CFAO on its agreement with Wendel and FFC to develop the pan-African company, SGI Africa

Herbert Smith Freehills has recently advised CFAO (leading distributor in Africa) in relation to negotiations which led to the selection of two partners …

30 junio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills wins Finance Team of the Year at the Lawyer Awards 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills team awarded "Finance Team of the Year" at The Lawyers Awards in London on 29 June, 2016.The team was recognised for its advice …

29 junio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on stage 2 of the Hornsdale wind farm

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised on the construction, operation and financing of the second stage of the Hornsdale wind farm, located about 200km …

28 junio 2016

Rising stars recognised at 30 Under 30 Awards

Two Herbert Smith Freehills ‘rising stars’ have been recognised at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for the exceptional talent they have so far …

22 junio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Origin Energy Limited on sale of the Cullerin Range Wind Farm

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Origin Energy Limited (Origin) on its agreement to sell the 30MW Cullerin Range Wind Farm to EDL Holdings (Australia) …

22 junio 2016

More than 40 Australian lawyers promoted to senior associate

Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted 42 lawyers to senior associate positions in Australia.Effective July 1, the promotions stretch across the Sydney, …

20 junio 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises ICBC Paris on the €5 billion voluntary public takeover offer on Kuka AG

Herbert Smith Freehills has recently advised ICBC Paris on the financing of Midea Group's €5 billion voluntary bid for all shares in German robotics …