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 ...

6 July 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills celebrates fifth anniversary of Milan office

​Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills celebrates the fifth anniversary of the launch of its office in Milan, Italy.Beginning with a ...

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 ...

1 June 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Lumibird on the acquisition of Prima Industrie's high power laser and semiconductor businesses in Italy and in the USA

International leading law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Lumibird, the European leader in laser technologies, on its acquisition of Prima ...

2 May 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills advises BNP Paribas on EUR 600m financing for Perfetti Van Melle's acquisition of Mondelez assets

Herbert Smith Freehills has acted for BNP Paribas, as Global Coordinator, and an international group of banks of the EUR 600 million term and revolving ...

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, ...

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 ...

7 February 2023

Herbert Smith Freehills establishes private equity and ECM practice in Italy with lateral team hire

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired partner Augusto Santoro, together with a four-strong senior team, to establish a ...

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 ...

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 ...

29 November 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills inaugurates European Trademark and Design Filing & Prosecution practice with the hire of Annamaria Algieri in Milan

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills launches the European Trademark and Design Filing & Prosecution practice with the hire of ...

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, ...