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24 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Macquarie Group on sale of 39 Martin Place in Martin Place Metro Station Precinct

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Macquarie Group on the sale of 39 Martin Place, which it is developing as part of the new Martin Place Metro Station …

24 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills conseille Travelex Paris sur la cession de ses actifs à Eurodivisas (Grupo Global Exchange)

Le cabinet d’avocats d'affaires international Herbert Smith Freehills a conseillé Travelex Paris sur la cession de ses actifs à Eurodivisas, dans le …

22 February 2021

New generation takes charge of ESG at Herbert Smith Freehills as global leadership team announced

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the new leadership of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice, …

19 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Greenland Australia on largest hotel sale since pandemic began

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Greenland Australia on the largest hotel sale since the start of the pandemic. Sydney’s Primus Hotel and its business …

17 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Doshii founders and shareholders on sale to Commonwealth Bank

Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised the shareholders of Doshii on its sale of the business to x15ventures, the …

16 February 2021

Historic ‘double first’ as easyJet secures $1.87bn loan supported by a guarantee from UK Export Finance

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised easyJet as the low-cost airline achieved a ‘double first’, becoming the first airline to secure a loan through UK …

16 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills and Linklaters advise on the purchase and sale of the largest portfolio of grid parity photovoltaic systems in Italy

Herbert Smith Freehills and Linklaters have advised A2A and Octopus Renewables respectively on the signing of a binding agreement for the purchase and …

15 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills advises financiers on the project financing of UPC\AC Renewables Australia’s New England Solar Farm

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Bank of China, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac Banking Corporation on the project financing of the 400MWac …

15 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills combines words and action to challenge race and racism in the workplace

As part of its commitment to build a supportive, respectful, environment, where everyone can thrive, the firm has teamed up with people consultancy, …

11 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills and De Pardieu Brocas Maffei advise on the signing of an exclusive agreement for the acquisition of Hivory by Cellnex from Altice France and Starlight Holdco for €5.2 billion

International law firms Herbert Smith Freehills and De Pardieu Brocas Maffei have advised on the signing of an exclusive agreement for the acquisition of …

11 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills responds as Pension Schemes Bill receives Royal Assent

Responding to news that the Pension Scheme Bill has, today, received Royal Assent, Samantha Brown, Regional Head of Employment, Pensions and Incentives …

5 February 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Kate Meakin responds to Supreme Court decision on extra-territorial reach

Responding to news that the UK's Supreme Court has handed down a judgment which decided that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) does not have the power to …