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Herbert Smith Freehills
80 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

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Our Melbourne office traces its history to 1853 when the original partnership was formed in Melbourne. 

We have been part of the Melbourne commercial community ever since. We incorporated and floated BHP in 1885 and are proud to say that we continue to act for BHP today.

As one of the largest offices in the Herbert Smith Freehills network, we provide a full-service legal offering to our clients across all major sectors.

Alternative Legal Services (ALT) launched a team in Melbourne in November 2016 – the first team of its kind in Australia. The team comprises qualified lawyers, legal analysts and eDiscovery specialists; all working closely with their counterparts across ALT's global network to provide a seamless, round-the-clock service to clients.

We look to our Client Charter, together with our Firm Values, to guide our decisions and ways of working. Our Client Charter will inspire us, guide us, and remind us of what we need to do every day. 

The Melbourne office is a leader in workplace diversity and inclusion, with networks and programmes for LGBTI inclusion, women in business, helping parents return to work and the promotion of cultural diversity.

We have a long history of pro bono support for worthy organisations and encourage staff members to volunteer in the community.

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27th March 2023
We explore the important role merger arbitrage can play in the success or failure of...
15th March 2023
The latest issue of Inside Arbitration explores the cutting edge of global dispute resolution from...
6th March 2023
It is likely that changes will be made to the Employee Records Exemption. We explore...
7th December 2022
Our Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) team surveys the regulatory landscape for 2023 and considers the...

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Stay up to date with the latest news from our Melbourne office.
26 May 2023

HSF advises General Atlantic on Combination of Deutsche Börse’s Qontigo and ISS

25 May 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Origin on proposed A$18.7 billion acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management and MidOcean Energy

24 May 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Commonwealth Bank of Australia on its A$1.55 billion offer of PERLS XVI

22 May 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Mitsui E&P Australia on its divestment of Indonesian heavy oil assets