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15 June 2017

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS HIRES LEADING FINANCE AND BANKING PARTNER IN MOSCOW

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the appointment of market leading finance lawyer Dmitry Gubarev to join as a partner, based …

13 June 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises ENGIE Group member on the disposal of its US$490 million stake in Petronet LNG

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised GDF International S.A.S., a member of the ENGIE Group, on the disposal of its entire 10% equity stake in Petronet …

12 June 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills recognised for Transatlantic Excellence for second-year running

Herbert Smith Freehills has been lauded for its transatlantic excellence for the second year running, after picking up two high-profile American Lawyer …

8 June 2017

ICC APPOINTS JUSTIN D'AGOSTINO AS MEMBER IN HONG KONG

Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Justin D'Agostino has been appointed as an alternate member for Hong Kong of the International Court of Arbitration of …

8 June 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills wins inaugural Asia Pacific Outside Counsel Diversity Award from Morgan Stanley

Herbert Smith Freehills has been named the winner of Morgan Stanley's first ever Asia Pacific Outside Counsel Diversity Award.Herbert Smith Freehills has …

6 June 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on landmark sale of Sydney retail centres

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised LaSalle Funds Management in the sale of two major Sydney large format retail centres for $436 million to Aventus …

5 June 2017

GARETH CHAMBERS WINS HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Herbert Smith Freehills has announced Gareth Chambers, CEO of Around Noon, as the winner of the firm's 2017 Northern Ireland Young Leader of the Year …

2 June 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Malaysia's Axiata on Cambodian telecoms stake sale to Mitsui

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Malaysia's Axiata Group Bhd on the sale of a 10% stake in its Cambodian mobile subsidiary to …

1 June 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises the Foschini Group on its A$302m Acquisition of RAG retail fashion group

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) on its acquisition of Australian retail apparel group, RAG for A$302 million.   RAG …

1 June 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on the first ever takeover offer of Japanese shares into the UK

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised The Prospect Japan Fund, a Guernsey-incorporated fund listed on the London Stock Exchange, on the c.US$147 million …

31 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills continues to expand its Corporate Crime practice with hire of leading partner in London

Herbert Smith Freehills is continuing to expand its leading Corporate Crime and Investigations (CC&I) practice, with the hire of Brian Spiro who …

30 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills congratulates all participants on their significant contribution to the expansion of large-scale solar energy projects in Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills congratulates the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), project sponsors …