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27 October 2016

Australian court decision will see a rise in the number and speed with which class actions are commenced, Herbert Smith Freehills predicts

A landmark decision by the Full Federal Court of Australia to allow “common funds” in class actions will pave the way for more cases to commence, of a …

25 October 2016

Justin D'Agostino named one of the world's leading 'OUTstanding Executives' in the FT's 2016 global list of LGBT and ally ambassadors

Justin D'Agostino, Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Head of Disputes and joint Managing Partner for Asia and Australia, has been listed for the fourth …

24 October 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises GenesisCare on sale to China Resources / Macquarie Group consortium

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Genesis Care Limited on the sale of a significant equity stake in the company to a consortium comprising China …

21 October 2016

Infrastructure experts advise IFM Investors and AustralianSuper on A$16 billion Ausgrid sale

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised a consortium of IFM Investors and AustralianSuper on their agreement for the A$16 billion sale and long-term lease of …

21 October 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Brookgate on their forward funding deal in Cambridge with Aviva.

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Brookgate on their forward funding deal in Cambridge with Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited.Aviva has agreed to …

21 October 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills' Iran Group wins accolade at The Lawyer Awards 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills was recently awarded the "Best Business Development Initiative" at The Lawyer's Business Leadership Awards 2016 held on 29 …

20 October 2016

Technology experts advise RAC on the acquisition of Australia’s first driverless bus

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised RAC on the acquisition of Australia’s first fully driverless and electric shuttle bus.The RAC Intellibus uses …

20 October 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises NAB on A$2.4 billion sale of MLC

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) on the sale of 80% of its life insurance business to Nippon Life Insurance …

20 October 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Australian startup on A$30 million capital raising

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Australian startup SafetyCulture on its Series B capital raising which raised A$30 million from international and …

20 October 2016

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ADVISES HENDERSON UK CENTRE FUND ON THE REDEVELOPMENT OF EDINBURGH'S ST.JAMES SHOPPING CENTRE

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the Henderson UK Shopping Centre Fund ("HUKSCF") on its formation of a joint venture with the  Dutch pension fund …

18 October 2016

Centre of excellence for international arbitration to be created in Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills is establishing a centre of excellence for international arbitration in Australia to meet growing client demand.The centre will …

18 October 2016

Briana Young appointed to Council of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

Hong Kong: Briana Young, Professional Support Consultant at Herbert Smith Freehills in Hong Kong, has been appointed to the Council of the Hong Kong …