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5 December 2016

Senior trade and EU lawyer Eric White joins Herbert Smith Freehills from the European Commission

Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed senior European Commission lawyer Eric White to join its international trade and EU law practice as a …

5 December 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills launches IRIS Network: Inclusion, Respecting Identity and Sexuality

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to announce the launch today of the IRIS Network, the firms' global LGBT Network. An iris is the symbol the firm …

2 December 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Clean Energy Finance Corporation on A$110m equity investment

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) on its A$110 million equity investment in the Investa Commercial Property …

1 December 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes five to partnership in Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills has announced five new partner promotions in Australia, effective from today.The new partners, from the firm’s preeminent project …

29 November 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills updates essential guide to trouble-free China contracts

Hong Kong: Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new edition of its practical guide, "Governing law and dispute resolution clauses for China-related …

28 November 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises founders on sale of Supagas for over A$300m

Herbert Smith Freehills has successfully advised the founders on the sale of the Supagas group, together with its associated properties throughout …

25 November 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills takes home highest number of awards at The British Legal Awards 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills was recognised for its strengths in banking and finance, client relationships and energy and infrastructure at the British Legal …

24 November 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Pepper Group Limited on A$200m whole loan sale

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised leading non-bank lender Pepper Group Limited (ASX:PEP) on completing its third and final whole loan sale for 2016, …

24 November 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Centuria Capital Group on A$217 million acquisition and A$150 million equity raising

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to be advising Centuria Capital Group (Centuria) on its A$217 million acquisition of the majority of 360 Capital …

23 November 2016

Singapore's Chief Justice to deliver 2016 Herbert Smith Freehills-SMU Asian arbitration lecture on 24 November

The Honourable the Chief Justice, Sundaresh Menon, will deliver this year's Herbert Smith Freehills-SMU Asian arbitration lecture on Thursday 24 …

23 November 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sierra Rutile Limited on the successful refinancing of its debt facilities with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Bank

Herbert Smith Freehills has acted for Sierra Rutile Limited, an AIM-listed BVI company with assets in Sierra Leone, on its successful refinancing of its …

22 November 2016

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ADVISES LENDERS ON THE FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING OF ENQUEST

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the co-ordinating committee of secured lenders on the restructuring of EnQuest PLC, the largest independent UK oil …