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15 September 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills most ranked firm in London in Legal 500 UK Guide

Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in 73 practice areas in the Legal 500 UK Rankings, more than any other firm in …

15 September 2016

As financial distress increases in Asia Pacific, new guide helps companies and lenders navigate the law across borders

With global corporate defaults at their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis and economic conditions in Asia Pacific leading to a rise …

14 September 2016

Kathryn Sanger to join Herbert Smith Freehills' leading Asia international arbitration team as partner

Hong Kong:  Leading practitioner Kathryn Sanger is joining Herbert Smith Freehills' top-rated international arbitration team as a partner in October …

13 September 2016

ARTIQ and Herbert Smith Freehills reveal finalist selection for The Graduate Art Prize 2016

The finalists for this year’s Graduate Art Prize have been announced and voting is now open to all-comers, with the prize-winner decided upon as a result …

12 September 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on the simplified public takeover bid on Futuren by Boussard & Gavaudan

Having reinforced its stake in Futuren, an independent producer of electricity from onshore wind energy, Boussard & Gavaudan (B&G) launched a …

9 September 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises NEXTDC Limited on its A$150 million entitlement offer and institutional placement

Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to have advised NEXTDC Limited on its A$150 million fully underwritten equity raising.It consisted of a A$50 million …

7 September 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Allegro Funds on Pizza Hut acquisition

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Australian private equity fund manager Allegro Funds on its acquisition of the master franchisee licence for Pizza …

6 September 2016

Outstanding client service and culture recognised with three prestigious Australian Law Awards

Herbert Smith Freehills’ outstanding client service and commitment to creating a positive culture for its people has been recognised at the annual …

1 September 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills opens first alternative legal services hub in China

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has extended its innovative Alternative Legal Services business to China.Leading global law firm Herbert …

1 September 2016

Peter Butler appointed Managing Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills’ Brisbane office

Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed Peter Butler to the role of Managing Partner of the Brisbane office. Peter succeeds Michael Back, who is stepping …

30 August 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills Paris LLP assists on €650 million in financing for Avril Group

The Avril Group has just announced it has raised €880 million in financing for its strategic plan AVRIL 2020 through a combination of a €650 million club …

30 August 2016

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Ausenco on its acquisition by Resource Capital Fund VI L.P.

Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Ausenco Limited (Ausenco) on its Scheme of Arrangement under which Resource Capital Fund VI L.P. will acquire control …