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25 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 29 Australian lawyers to Senior Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills today announced the promotion of 29 Australian lawyers to the role of senior associate.Effective from 1 July 2019, the promotions …

25 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes nine to senior associate in Asia

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills announced today the promotion of nine lawyers to senior associate in Asia. The promotions take effect on …

25 June 2019

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ACHIEVES GOLD STANDARD CERTIFICATION FROM WOMEN IN LAW EMPOWERMENT FORUM

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has achieved Gold Standard Certification from Women in Law Empowerment Forum – one of only nine UK firms …

24 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills takes home Energy Firm Of The Year at Who's Who Legal Awards

Herbert Smith Freehills has been crowned 'Energy Firm of the Year' at the 2019 Who's Who Legal Awards.The award reflects the firm's reputation and work …

24 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills conseil sur l’offre de rachat par Arkema de ses obligations hybrides à durée indéterminée super-subordonnées émises en 2014 et sur l’émission obligataire hybride de 400 millions d’euros

Herbert Smith Freehills est intervenu comme conseil sur l’offre de rachat par Arkema de ses obligations hybrides à durée indéterminée super-subordonnées …

21 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises CBA on the divestment of Count Financial

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia on the sale of Count Financial Limited to CountPlus Limited (CUP).The sale includes an …

17 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises EG on the launch of its new A$800 million real estate fund

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised EG on the launch of its new EG Australian Core Enhanced Fund, which will be managed by EG Funds Management Pty …

14 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Lonmin plc on £226m takeover by Sibanye Gold Ltd

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised long-standing client Lonmin plc (Lonmin) on its £226 million recommended all-share takeover by Sibanye Gold Limited …

14 June 2019

Debt Capital Markets partner wins Euromoney LMG Europe Women in Business Law award

Herbert Smith Freehills' partner Amy Geddes has been named 2019 Best in Debt Capital Markets at the Euromoney Legal Media Group Europe Women in Business …

14 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills Community Engagement Awards And Law School 101 Push Access To Legal Education

Last month Herbert Smith Freehills launched its biennial Community Engagement Awards in support of law students who create a positive impact in their …

13 June 2019

Legal profession urged to hold up mirror that reflects society

Addressing an audience of senior lawyers, regulators and in-house counsel, Jemima Coleman, a board member of the Legal Services Board and professional …

13 June 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sumitomo Corporation on US$30m farm-in and joint venture agreement with Novo Resources

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised leading Japanese trading company Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo) on its US$30 million farm-in and joint venture …