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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Sumitomo Corporation on its exit from the Ambatovy nickel project in Madagascar

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Sumitomo Corporation on the sale of its entire 54.17% interest in the Ambatovy mining project to Ambatovy …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Firmus on its US$505 million pre-IPO equity raise

HSF Kramer recently advised Firmus on its pre-IPO ~US$505 million equity raising. The investment was led by Coatue and included participation from …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on joint venture and expansion into airline catering

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Japan's Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd and Gourmet Kineya Co., Ltd as international counsel on the …

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Campbell Lutyens on its acquisition by Lazard, Inc.

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Campbell Lutyens on its acquisition by Lazard, Inc. for $575 million, with up to a …

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 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 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 …