21 November 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens South Africa transactional practices and private capital capability

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted Lebo Ramokone to director and hired Monde Coto as a director in its Johannesburg ...

9 November 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills confirms re-appointment of Justin D'Agostino as Chief Executive Officer

Herbert Smith Freehills today announced the re-appointment of Justin D'Agostino as Chief Executive Officer for a second term, effective 1 May 2024. The ...

20 June 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on MTN Group's US$1 billion revolving credit facility

Herbert Smith Freehills advised on MTN Group Limited's up to US$1,000,000,000 revolving credit facility in May 2023 in connection to the refinancing of ...

14 June 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills recognised in global alterative legal services guide

For the third consecutive year, Herbert Smith Freehills has been ranked in the global-wide Chambers and Partners Alternative Legal Service Providers ...

20 April 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 32 to partnership

Herbert Smith Freehills today announced the promotion of 32 new partners to its global partnership – another very strong promotion round for the ...

10 January 2023

Headwinds, tailwinds and fog – rebuilding experience of transacting M&A within more challenging conditions

The global M&A market slowed down notably in the second half of 2022. Will it take off again in 2023?Leading international law firm Herbert Smith ...

13 December 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Etablissements Maurel & Prom on the acquisition of Wentworth Resources plc

Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A., the French independent oil and gas company which is listed on Euronext ...

7 December 2022

New approaches by regulators in effort to protect consumers from frauds, failures and fads

A new report suggests regulators across the globe are changing their focus, moving from an emphasis on 'aggressive enforcement' towards a more ...

1 November 2022

Leading for Impact: Herbert Smith Freehills publishes sixth annual responsible business report

Herbert Smith Freehills has today published its sixth annual Responsible Business Report. Highlighting the actions taken by our firm to engage with, ...

20 October 2022

Internet generation ensures banks clock the need for change to meet expectations of customers and staff

Broadening their appeal to a new generation of customers and reacting to the shifting demands of today's bankers are key concerns for the global ...

26 September 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa bolsters its project finance offering with director hire

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired Carey-Anne Jennings to join its market leading global project finance practice as a ...

8 September 2022

SA LAWYER RECOGNISED GLOBALLY FOR DRIVING GENDER EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa lawyer, Plaxedes Makura, has been recognised for the fifth consecutive year for her commitment to progressing ...