25 June 2020
Leading class actions firm calls for sensible reform in Federal Government Inquiry
In a submission to the Federal Government’s Inquiry into the Australian class actions regime Australia’s leading class actions defence law firm has called for the continued prohibition of contingency fees and stronger controls over the ability of plaintiffs to launch multiple proceedings against a...
23 June 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Challenger Limited on its capital raising
Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to have advised Challenger Limited ( Challenger ) on its capital raising, comprising a fully underwritten A$270 million institutional placement and a non-underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$30 million.
05 June 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises CIP Capital on its acquisition of 100% of Entity Solutions Group
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised New York-based CIP Capital on the acquisition of Entity Solutions Group (“ ESG ”) by one of its portfolio investments, People 2.0 Global LLC (“ People 2.0 ”).
27 May 2020
Calls for increased domestic pharmaceutical production not warranted, say Herbert Smith Freehills experts
Increased commentary about Australia’s perceived vulnerability to pharmaceutical shortages have led to recent calls for an overhaul of the country’s domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.
25 May 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Ramsay Health Care Limited on its capital raising
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Ramsay Health Care Limited ( Ramsay Health Care ) on its capital raising, comprising a fully underwritten A$1,200 million institutional placement and a non-underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$300 million.
15 May 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises CBA in A$3.3 billion dollar deal on sale of 55% stake in CFS to KKR
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to be advising Commonwealth Bank of Australia ( CBA ) on the sale of its 55% stake in Colonial First State ( CFS ) to KKR, a global investment firm. The transaction implies a total valuation for CFS on a 100% basis of A$3.3 billion, with CBA receiving cash...
12 May 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Verteva on its A$33 million capital raise
Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised on a A$33 million capital raising for Verteva, a new Australian fintech business co-founded by former banking executives Andrew Walker and Chris Lumby.
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08 July 2020
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advises Indonesian electricity giant on US$1.5 billion notes issue
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung (HBT) has advised the joint lead managers and bookrunners on Perusahaan Listrik Negara’s (PLN) US$1.5 billion dual-tranche 144A/Reg S bond issue, comprising US$500 million 10-year notes and US$1 billion 30-year notes.
07 July 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills Kewei helps Danone close two China transactions during lockdown 科伟史密夫斐尔联营办公室助力达能在疫情封闭期间完成两笔中国交易
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and its joint operation partner Kewei have provided on-the-ground support to multinational food giant Danone on two M&A transactions in China. 国际知名的律师事务所史密夫斐尔与科伟律师事务所的联营办公室为全球食品巨头达能集团近期在中国完成两笔并购交易提供法律服务。
07 July 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Marubeni on project financing of Fujairah F3 IPP – the largest independent thermal power plant in the UAE
Herbert Smith Freehills' Dubai projects team has successfully advised Marubeni Corporation in relation to the multi-sourced project financing for the 2.4GW Fujairah 3 combined cycle gas turbine independent power project in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The deal reached financial close on 16 June...
03 July 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills conseille Générale Continentale Investissements dans le cadre de l'acquisition, aux côtés de Crédit Suisse, du projet d'immeuble de bureaux Blue Bird, situé à Montrouge
Herbert Smith Freehills a conseillé Générale Continentale Investissements (GCI), l'un des leaders du développement et de l'investissement immobilier commercial en France, sur son acquisition en VEFA, dans le cadre d'une joint-venture constituée avec un véhicule géré par Crédit Suisse, du Blue Bird...
03 July 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Bharti as a member of consortium with the UK Government on the acquisition of OneWeb
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Bharti Global Limited, a member of the consortium with the UK Government (through the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy), on the entry by the consortium into agreement for the acquisition of the OneWeb...
02 July 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Newborn Town on acquisition of Mico 史密夫斐尔律师事务所为赤子城收购米可提供法律服务
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Newborn Town Inc., a Chinese mobile app developer and mobile advertising platform services provider, on its acquisition of Beijing Mico World Technology Co., Ltd. 全球领先的律师事务所史密夫斐尔为中国移动应用开发商及移动广告平台运营商赤子城收购北京米可世界科技有限公司提供法律服务。
01 July 2020
Law firms collaborate on industry first to accelerate tech adoption in international arbitration
With the absence of universal guidance on the use of new technologies in international arbitration increasingly apparent and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of six international law firms have developed a protocol to help deliver a globally consistent approach to the use of online...
25 June 2020
Leading class actions firm calls for sensible reform in Federal Government Inquiry
In a submission to the Federal Government’s Inquiry into the Australian class actions regime Australia’s leading class actions defence law firm has called for the continued prohibition of contingency fees and stronger controls over the ability of plaintiffs to launch multiple proceedings against a...
24 June 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sumitomo Metal Mining on divestment deal in Indonesia
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and its associated Indonesian firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung (HBT) has advised Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) on the joint US$400 million divestment (along with Vale Canada Limited) of a 20% interest in PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) to...
