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21 February 2019

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS PARTNER DR. MATHIAS WITTINGHOFER APPOINTED TO TOP FINANCIAL ARBITRATION PANEL

P.R.I.M.E Finance, the Panel of Recognised International Market Experts in Finance, has announced its appointment of Herbert Smith Freehills' partner Dr …

20 February 2019

Leading law firms team up to address cultural diversity

Leading law firms Herbert Smith Freehills, Clayton Utz and King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) recently joined forces to host a panel discussion with their …

20 February 2019

High Court decides Brexit cannot be deemed a 'frustrating' event

Responding to the news that the High Court has today handed down a judgment declaring that Brexit cannot be used as an excuse for tenants to break lease …

20 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills conseille PSB Industries sur la mise en place d'un crédit syndiqué d'un montant de 100 millions d'euros

Le cabinet d'avocats d'affaires international Herbert Smith Freehills a conseillé PSB Industries, l'un des leaders mondiaux du packaging à forte valeur …

19 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills Expands New York Offering with Addition of Leading Employment Litigator

Herbert Smith Freehills has further strengthened its New York offering with the hire of Partner Barbara Roth, a highly regarded employment litigator. …

19 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills's India corporate law moot competition enters its second decade

For the eleventh year running, the firm has sponsored the NUJS – HSF National Corporate Law Moot Court Competition in India. The competition was held …

18 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on Regional Rail PPP project

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the Momentum Trains consortium (comprising CIMIC Group companies Pacific Partnerships, UGL and CPB Contractors, DIF, …

18 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Lendlease on Malaysian TRX Lifestyle Quarter

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Lendlease Corporation Limited (Lendlease) on its role as sponsor in relation to the RM2.15 billion (A$742 million) …

18 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises EssilorLuxottica on bridge loan financing for a mandatory exchange bid to acquire minority shareholders' shares in Luxottica Group S.p.A.

The international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised EssilorLuxottica, global leader in ophthalmic lenses and frames, on setting up a €3.2 …

14 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills joins the Legal Diversity and Inclusion Alliance as a founding member in Brussels

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to announce it has become one of the founding members of the Legal Diversity and Inclusion Alliance (LDIA), …

13 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills Rolls Out Global Initiative, Giving Staff 10-Days Per-Year to Work on Innovation Projects

Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new initiative, which will allow its global staff to spend up to 10 days per-year working on innovation …

12 February 2019

Herbert Smith Freehills advises NSW Government on second phase of the Social & Affordable Housing Fund

Herbert Smith Freehills’ market-leading infrastructure team has advised the New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) on the …