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30 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Aventus Retail Property Fund on A$215 million entitlement offer

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to have advised Aventus Retail Property Fund (Aventus) on its A$215 million underwritten 1 for 4.3 accelerated pro …

23 May 2017

Islamic finance expertise added, as Herbert Smith Freehills gets green light for Malaysia office opening

Islamic finance lawyer Azlin Ahmad has joined Herbert Smith Freehills' newest office in Kuala Lumpur.Her appointment as senior associate coincides with …

22 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Origin on A$392m sale of Darling Downs Pipeline network

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Origin Energy Limited (Origin) on the sale of the Darling Downs Pipeline network to Jemena Gas Pipeline Holdings Pty …

22 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills awarded 2017 Firm of the Year

Herbert Smith Freehills has been recognised as the 2017 Firm of the Year at the annual Australasian Law Awards.The hotly contested awards were presented …

19 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills announces 2017 recipient of the Kathryn Everett Leadership Fellowship for Women

Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to announce that Ms Miriam D’Souza is the 2017 recipient of the firm’s Kathryn Everett Leadership Fellowship for …

18 May 2017

Sydney conference to help map future for dispute resolution around the world

A conference which could influence the future direction of dispute resolution and mediation around the world is being held in Sydney on Monday 29 May at …

18 May 2017

Project Finance experts advise lender on A$100 million Collinsville Solar Farm project in Queensland

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) on the project financing for the development, construction and operation of …

17 May 2017

IRIS Network celebrates diversity in Herbert Smith Freehills offices around the globe

The Herbert Smith Freehills IRIS Network is today marking IDAHOT Day with celebrations across its global offices. The International Day Against …

17 May 2017

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ADVISES LENDERS ON NEPTUNE ENERGY'S $3.9BN PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE OIL AND GAS ASSETS FROM ENGIE

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the lenders on an underwritten bank financing supporting the proposed $3.9bn sale of Engie's exploration and …

15 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes four leading lawyers to of Counsel roles in Australia

Four lawyers in Australia have been appointed to Executive Counsel or Special Counsel roles in the latest round of annual promotions at leading global …

12 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on Indonesia Eximbank's updated US$1.5 billion EMTM programme and US$500 million drawdown

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the arrangers and dealers on Indonesia Eximbank's update of its US$1.5 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme and …

9 May 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on China Everbright Greentech's US$376.4 million Hong Kong listing

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the joint sponsors and underwriters of the IPO and spin-off listing of China Everbright Greentech Limited on the …