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25 February 2020

Kramer Levin Files Amicus Brief for Everytown for Gun Safety in Support of Federal Age-Based Firearms Restrictions

On Feb. 19, 2020, Kramer Levin filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on behalf of its client Everytown for Gun Safety …

24 February 2020

Asia Pacific M&A set for a good year despite challenges

Despite recent and ongoing global and regional challenges, 2020 is set to be a good year for mergers and acquisitions activity across the Asia Pacific …

21 February 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Hammerson on sale of 7 retail parks

Herbert Smith Freehills has acted on behalf of Hammerson Plc, a major British property development and investment company, in relation to a sale of a …

20 February 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Karst on its first capital raise

Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised on the first capital raise for Karst — a producer of sustainable paper …

20 February 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills Kewei advises Huaneng Power International on dual-tranche US$600 million bond issue / 科伟史密夫斐尔联营办公室为华能国际发行两笔总计6亿美元债券提供法律服务

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and its joint operation partner Kewei have advised power generation giant Huaneng Power International …

20 February 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills conseille le groupe MCA dans la restructuration de son capital

Herbert Smith Freehills a conseillé le groupe MCA, société internationale d’ingénierie et de conseil en technologies qui accompagne ses talents sur des …

20 February 2020

Response to HMRC guidance on tax issues associated with implementing GMP equalisation

Responding to news that HMRC has published guidance on the tax issues associated with implementing GMP equalisation, Samantha Brown, head of pensions at …

19 February 2020

Seven at Herbert Smith Freehills named as trademark, patent and copyright leaders in 2020 leaders list by World IP Review

Seven partners from across Herbert Smith Freehills’ global intellectual property practice have been named in the World Intellectual Property Review …

19 February 2020

Terrence L. Shen Named President-Elect of the Asian American Bar Association of New York

Corporate partner Terrence L. Shen has been named President-Elect of the Asian American Bar Association of New York. The mission of AABANY is to improve …

18 February 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Huaneng Renewables Corp. Ltd on its privatisation from Hong Kong’s Stock Exchange / 史密夫斐尔律师事务所为华能新能源股份有限公司H股股份私有化并退市提供法律服务

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised one of China’s top power producers, Huaneng Renewables Corp. Ltd., on its voluntary delisting …

18 February 2020

Chambers Global 2020 Recognizes Kramer Levin Lawyers and Practices

 Chambers Global 2020 has recognized Kramer Levin and its lawyers for excellence in a number of practice areas.  The following practices were …

17 February 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills advises banks on Winton Solar Farm

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised ABN AMRO and ING to achieve financial close for Fotowatio Renewable Ventures’ (FRV’s) Winton Solar Farm near Benalla, …