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1 June 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on refinancing of Horizon Energy Infrastructure's debt facilities

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the lenders in relation to the refinancing of the debt facilities put in place by Horizon Energy Infrastructure …

31 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills named Principal Legal Partner of world’s largest pride celebration

Reflecting its commitment to championing diversity and inclusion globally, Herbert Smith Freehills has become the Principal Legal Partner of WorldPride …

27 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills Secures Important Pro Bono Victory for Caribbean Death Row Inmates

A team of lawyers in Herbert Smith Freehills' London Disputes Practice has secured a significant ruling which will benefit many prisoners in Trinidad and …

26 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills builds Asia construction disputes hub in Kuala Lumpur with relocation of partner Craig Shepherd

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills is continuing its Asia expansion with the creation of a construction and infrastructure disputes …

24 May 2022

Six law firms collaborate to support launch of the Black Equity Organisation, the UK’s new national Black British civil rights organisation

Herbert Smith Freehills is supporting the launch of the Black Equity Organisation (BEO), a national and independent civil rights organisation founded to …

23 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises SafetyCulture on its acquisition of SHEQSY

Herbert Smith Freehills’ Venture Capital team has advised SafetyCulture on its acquisition of SHEQSY, a cloud-based lone worker safety app. SHEQSY’s app …

19 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Carma on its US$52 million Series A Capital Raise

Herbert Smith Freehills’ venture capital team has advised Carma on its US$52 million Series A capital raise. The round was led by General Catalyst and …

18 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises sponsors on Yunkang Group's Hong Kong IPO / 史密夫斐尔律师事务所作为保荐人律师为云康集团香港上市提供法律服务

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised CMB International Capital Limited and SPDB International Capital Limited as joint …

18 May 2022

Australian employers go “back to the future” on enterprise bargaining

Rather than be concerned about the impending Australian Federal Election, when it comes to industrial relations, it seems to be a case of “back to the …

16 May 2022

Hebert Smith Freehills Awards 2022 Kathryn Everett Leadership Fellowship

Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to announce that senior associate Tess Mierendorff is the 2022 recipient of the firm’s Kathryn Everett Leadership …

16 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens its Projects practice and appoints new Regional Head of Practice

Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed Martin Kavanagh to the role of Regional Head of Practice for the firm's Projects group in the UK, US and …

13 May 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Mercuria on debt and equity investments in Seacrest

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Mercuria Energy Group on its debt and minority equity investments in the international oil investment business …