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16 March 2017

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS LAWYER APPOINTED TO TOP MIDDLE EAST ARBITRATION CENTRE

The Dubai International Financial Centre Arbitration Institute (DAI) has appointed Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Robert Stephen as the new …

15 March 2017

Finance experts advise Westpac and super funds on A$150 million long-term debt raising

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Westpac, AustralianSuper and IFM Investors on a A$150 million long-term debt raising for Visy Industries.The …

14 March 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills awarded for market-leading infrastructure deals

Herbert Smith Freehills has been recognised for its leading Asia-Pacific project finance and infrastructure expertise in at the IJ Global Awards …

13 March 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Vitol on the up to $1.65bn financing of its interest in the $7bn OCTP Oil and gas project in Ghana

Since the summer of 2013, Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Vitol, a leading energy and commodities company with a turnover of US$168 billion, on its …

10 March 2017

Infrastructure experts advise NSW Government on the successful completion of five social and affordable housing fund transactions

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised NSW Treasury and the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) on the successful completion of five …

10 March 2017

From little things, big things grow – Herbert Smith Freehills launches 25 years of class actions in Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills has launched 25 Years of Class Actions in Australia, a definitive review of the development of the law and practice of class …

10 March 2017

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Japan's IDEC on acquisition of French industrial group

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Japan's IDEC on the US$252 million acquisition of French industrial group APEM from …

10 March 2017

Sylvia Schenk appointed member of FIFA's Human Rights Advisory Board

Herbert Smith Freehills' lawyer, Sylvia Schenk, has been appointed member of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association's (FIFA) newly created …

8 March 2017

International Women's Day - Be Bold for Change

In celebration of International Women's Day, we are pleased to showcase a selection of 60 second Q&A's. Click a quote below to find out more.     …

7 March 2017

Optimism ahead for Asia Pacific M&A after solid 2016

Asia Pacific’s M&A markets enjoyed a solid 2016 with record-breaking activity levels in a number of countries including several emerging markets that …

6 March 2017

FIRST COMMERCIAL LAW SUMMIT TO BE HOSTED IN SIERRA LEONE

Sierra Leone is set to host its first-ever Commercial Law Summit in a bid to map out commercial law reforms to promote business growth and the country's …

3 March 2017

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS PARTNER IS AMONG FIRST SOLICITORS TO BE SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS UK GOVERNMENT INTERNATIONAL LAW PANEL

Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Andrew Cannon has been appointed to the Attorney General’s Public International Law (PIL) "A" Panel of Counsel, making …