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4 mayo 2016

'TAKE THE LEAD' confirmed as the theme of the 2016 YLNI conference; Herbert Smith Freehills to act as headline sponsor

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to announce that, for the fifth consecutive year, it is headline sponsor of the annual Young Leaders Northern …

2 mayo 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Aventus Retail Property Fund on A$104.5 million entitlement offer

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to have advised Aventus Retail Property Fund (Aventus) on its A$104.5 million fully underwritten 3 for 20 …

27 abril 2016

Corporate debt survey reveals large UK companies to increase overall debt levels

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has published the results of its annual survey anticipating trends in the corporate debt markets. The …

21 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 20 to partnership

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills announced today the promotion of 20 lawyers to its global partnership. The promotions take effect on 1 …

21 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women list for second year in a row and wins the Transforming Culture Award for agile working programme

Herbert Smith Freehills has been named as a leader on workplace gender equality by being included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2016 for the …

19 abril 2016

Global dealmakers predict positive growth for Australasian M&A despite slow first quarter

Prospects for Australian M&A remain strong despite a softening in the market in Q1 2016, according to a global report released today on the future of …

19 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills global survey reveals robust appetite for M&A despite Q1 market volatility

Three-quarters of businesses indicate recent market volatility has either increased their appetite for M&A or had no impact on their plans for the …

14 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Mitsui on its acquisition of a 22.5% shareholding in New Forests

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) on its acquisition of a 22.5% shareholding in forestry investment manager New Forests …

13 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills doubles the size of its disputes practice in Germany with the hire of leading CC&I team

Herbert Smith Freehills has more than doubled the size of its disputes practice in Germany, with the hire of two Corporate Crime and Investigation …

12 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Qatari Diar on £1.4 billion merger creating new force in London/UK residential market

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, wholly owned by sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority, on the …

6 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises CGN on completion of US$2.3 billion acquisition of energy assets in five countries

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised CGN of China on the completion of its US$2.3 billion acquisition of the energy assets of Edra Global Energy …

6 abril 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Goldman Sachs on world's largest IPO year-to-date

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. on Hong Kong and US law aspects of its role as the joint sponsor, joint global …