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Welcome message from the Senior Partner
This year's theme is Ambition in Action. Ambition drives us to achieve great things together. In the global business landscape, it’s brilliant to see the ambition of our people, our impressive alumni and, of course, our firm itself.
We are proud of, and continue to celebrate the success of, our inspirational alumni and are so excited to bring you this year's Alumni Matters.
I hope you enjoy this edition.
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, Chair and Senior Partner
Cover story
Leading with a fresh perspective
Stefanie Wilkinson, Global GC of BHP, on managing a cross-country team for a large, complex business
A view from Ho Chi Minh City
Thuy Minh Lai discusses the transformation in Vietnam's economy over the past three decades and her part in the process
In-House In-Touch
Alberto Martinazzi and Jess Bonner explain their satisfaction from working at the sharp end of business
Partnering with the arts
Herbert Smith Freehills takes immense pride in our enduring partnerships with the arts
Full immersion AI
'US top 40 under 40 lawyer' Sam Clearwater explores the huge potential of AI
How is AI affecting businesses?
Faria Ali explores the important questions being asked about AI's integration into the business landscape
Feature
It's as easy as ESG
Allegra Day, Andrew Davies and Richard Brophy talk sustainability, compliance and balancing competing interests
The real importance of words
Maguelonne de Brugiere on the outstanding work of a charity that addresses verbal abuse of children
Blazing a trail in Australia
Reflections from Juliana Warner's 44 years at HSF
Networked for success
Helping young people foster skills for their future careers
Boardroom discussions
After 30 years on company boards, Nora Scheinkestel imparts wise advice on how to build a career as a non-executive director
Lawyer to founder
Two Herbert Smith Freehills alumni tell us what it takes to create your own company
Spotlight on Cyber
Calm amid the storm
HSF's Cyber Risk Offering: help around the clock
Why I came back
Benjamin Lohr talks about his time away from Herbert Smith Freehills and what brought him back
Getting together
A collection of photographs from alumni events held across the globe over the past year.
A collection of photographs from alumni events held across the globe over the past year. / Getting together
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Paris Office 60th Anniversary
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20 Year Trainee Anniversary London
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20-Year Trainee Anniversary London
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20-Year Trainee Anniversary London
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20-Year Trainee Anniversary London
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20-Year Trainee Anniversary London
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The Christmas Lunch London 2023
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The Christmas Lunch London 2023
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The Christmas Lunch London 2023
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The Christmas Lunch London 2023
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The Grand Reunion London 2024
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The Grand Reunion London 2024
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The Grand Reunion London 2024
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The Grand Reunion London 2024
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The Grand Reunion London 2024
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The Grand Reunion London 2024
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TMT Alumni drinks
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Alumni reunion Perth office
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Alumni reunion Perth office
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Alumni reunion Perth office
Firm highlights in 2024
The last year has been an eventful year for HSF. Find out why.