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Record-breaking Japanese investment into Australia continues for fourth consecutive year: HSF Kramer report

Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) into Australia reached a record high of A$159.5 billion in 2025, according to a new report from international …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises PlasmaLeap Technologies on its A$30 million Series A Capital Raise

HSF Kramer’s venture capital team has advised PlasmaLeap Technologies Pty Ltd on its A$30 million Series A capital raise, led by the Gates Foundation, …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises the Clean Energy Finance Corporation on its A$40m investment in a forestry-based carbon initiative

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) on its A$40 million investment in an A$81 million forestry …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises the Clean Energy Finance Corporation on its A$70m equity investment to decarbonise energy and transport sectors

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) on its A$70 million sustainable investment into the QIC Global …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partner Warathorn Wongsawangsiri appointed to IBA Class Actions Committee

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is pleased to announce that Warathorn Wongsawangsiri, Managing Partner of the firm’s Bangkok office, has been appointed …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Hapana on A$7.25 million funding round led by Microequities

HSF Kramer’s venture capital team has advised Hapana on its A$7.25 million funding round, led by Microequities with follow-on investment from OIF …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Kasada on its Series E capital raise and secondary sale

HSF Kramer’s venture capital team has advised Kasada Pty Ltd, a leading Australian cybersecurity company, on its A$30 million (US$20 million) Series E …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Infravision on its A$140 million Series B capital raise

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises OpenSolar on its US$20 million Series B capital raise

Leading technology investors including Google, Titanium Ventures and 2150 Sustainability Fund participated in the round together with other investors.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises MA Credit Income Trust on A$190.5 million entitlement offer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) and Equity Trustees on a $190.5 million equity raise by the MA Credit Income …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Mitsubishi Corporation on Southeast Asia healthcare investment

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Mitsubishi Corporation on its investment in Fullerton Health from Fullerton Health Corporation.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Investible on its investment into National Renewable Network’s A$17M Series A Capital Raise

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s venture capital team has advised Investible on its investment into National Renewable Network’s A$17 million Series A …