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9 December 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Finder on Series A Capital Raise

Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised Finder on its A$30 million Series A capital raise, which valued the business …

7 December 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Kin + Carta as the first B Corporation on the London Stock Exchange

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised global digital transformation consultancy Kin and Carta plc ("Kin + Carta") on its accreditation as the first ever …

7 December 2021

Global regulators to adopt more aggressive enforcement methods for the year ahead, says new Herbert Smith Freehills report

According to a new report from Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) team, regulators in most countries are leaning towards …

3 December 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Mr Yum on its A$89 million Series A capital raising led by Tiger Global

Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised Mr Yum on its A$89 million Series A capital raise. The round was led by US …

3 December 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills debt capital market experts advise Ampol on issue of A$500m hybrid

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Ampol Limited on its issue of A$500m subordinated floating rate notes that are convertible to ordinary shares in …

3 December 2021

Shining a #PurpleLight on disability

To mark #PurpleLightUp 2021, which focuses on the economic contribution made by disabled employees, Herbert Smith Freehills is today launching a new …

2 December 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills adds Rachael Shek as commercial litigation partner in Hong Kong 史密夫斐尔香港办公室迎来商业诉讼合伙人石明杰律师

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has welcomed back Rachael Shek as a partner in its market-leading commercial litigation practice, …

1 December 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Mod.io on its A$35 million Series A Capital Raise

Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised Mod.io on its A$35 million (US$26 million) Series A capital raise. The round …

29 November 2021

M&A dealmakers launch pre-eminent book and call for reforms to schemes of arrangement

The much anticipated 4th edition of Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks: The Use of Schemes of Arrangement from Herbert Smith Freehills partners and …

26 November 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Bardee on its Series Seed capital raise

Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised Bardee on its Series Seed capital raise.The round was led by Blackbird …

25 November 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills’ TMT Digital & Emerging Technologies lawyers advise Treasury Wine Estates on Issue of Non-Fungible Tokens for luxury Penfolds wine

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Treasury Wine Estates on a very limited sale of Penfolds Magill Cellar 3 barrel of wine to the Blockbar marketplace …

25 November 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises General Mills on sale of European dough business to Cérélia

Herbert Smith Freehills has acted on behalf of General Mills Inc., a major US-based food manufacturer and marketer, in relation to a sale of its European …