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6 September 2021

Vale – The Hon. Margaret Stone AO FAAL

We are deeply saddened to advise the passing of The Hon. Margaret Stone AO FAAL.Margaret was a partner of the firm in the 1990’s and had a distinguished …

3 September 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills Named Alternative Service Provider of the Year at the African Legal Awards 2021

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills’ Johannesburg Alternative Legal Services (ALT) team has been named the Alternative Service Provider of …

2 September 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Tilt Renewables on the project development of the 396MW Rye Park Wind Farm

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Tilt Renewables, part of leading Australian renewable energy provider Powering Australian Renewables (PowAR), on all …

2 September 2021

India practice named as one of the top international law firms for India-related work by IBLJ

For the 13th consecutive year, our India practice has been acknowledged as one of the top international law firms for India-related work by the Indian …

1 September 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills joins forces with world's leading companies and brands to support The Earthshot Prize

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has joined 13 other influential global companies and brands to form a Global Alliance, which …

1 September 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises RES Australia on Dulacca Wind Farm

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised RES Australia on the development, offtake, project financing and sale of the Dulacca Wind Farm to be located in the …

1 September 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills conseille BNP Paribas dans le cadre de son acquisition de FLOA auprès de Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale et Casino

Le cabinet d’avocats d’affaires international Herbert Smith Freehills a conseillé BNP Paribas dans le cadre de la conclusion d'un accord d’exclusivité …

31 August 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills pro bono team prompts historic change in South Korean law

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills' pro bono review of South Korea's child-support law has led to new penalties for debtors, the …

27 August 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises a bank syndicate on the acquisition of HELLA by Faurecia

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised a bank syndicate including Société Générale and Natixis, regarding the launch of a …

27 August 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on HEO Robotics’ seed capital raise

Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised High Earth Orbit Robotics on its seed capital raise. This new capital will …

24 August 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises sponsors on Acotec Scientific’s HK$1.529 billion Hong Kong IPO 史密夫斐尔律师事务所作为联席保荐人境外律师为先瑞达医疗15.29亿港元IPO提供法律服务

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Morgan Stanley and CICC as joint sponsors of medical device manufacturer Acotec Scientific …

23 August 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises TAL on A$900m life insurance acquisition

Herbert Smith Freehills is advising TAL on the acquisition of 100% of Westpac’s Australian life insurance business for A$900m.The sale includes a 20-year …