7 December 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises SoftBank Corp. on investment in vehicle-connectivity partnership

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Japan's SoftBank Corp. on its €473 million (US$514 million) investment in ...

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 ...

8 November 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Newcrest on its A$25 billion acquisition by Newmont Corporation

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is pleased to have guided Newcrest Mining Limited through the complex process to secure shareholder and regulatory ...

23 October 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills adds Lachlan Clancy as energy partner in Tokyo

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired Lachlan Clancy as an energy partner in Tokyo.His appointment reflects the firm's ...

23 August 2023

Andrew Blacoe to lead Asia Corporate practice at Herbert Smith Freehills

Andrew Blacoe has been appointed to lead Herbert Smith Freehills' Corporate practice in Asia, effective 1 September 2023."Our Asia clients remain ...

17 August 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sumitomo Corporation on digital platform investment to further creation of a "new economy" environment

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Sumitomo Corporation on its investment in DABCO Limited, a digital platform provider ...

15 August 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises US' Monotype on acquisition of Japan's Fontworks

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised US' Monotype on the acquisition of Japan's Fontworks from Softbank's SB ...

21 June 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sumitomo Corporation on fintech investment to support growth for underbanked communities in Africa

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Japan's Sumitomo Corporation on a US$36.5 million investment in M-KOPA's digital ...

21 June 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sumitomo Corporation on fintech investment to support growth for underbanked communities in Africa

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Japan's Sumitomo Corporation on a US$36.5 million investment in M-KOPA's digital ...

12 June 2023

HSF launches Academy to help businesses understand emerging tech

As organisations continue to grapple with the legal and regulatory risks associated with emerging technologies, Herbert Smith Freehills is launching a ...

7 June 2023

Graeme Preston to lead Herbert Smith Freehills in Asia from September 2023

Tokyo partner Graeme Preston is to lead Herbert Smith Freehills in Asia, effective 1 September 2023.Currently Asia Head of Corporate, Graeme advises ...

26 April 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 36 lawyers to counsel across the global network

Herbert Smith Freehills is promoting 36 new counsel across the firm.These promotions reflect their outstanding client focus and commitment to the firm, ...