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Herbert Smith and Freehills lead on multimillion-dollar pharma sale
Herbert Smith has taken a lead role opposite potential merger partner Freehills on the A$375m (£254m) sale of Australian pharma company Ascent Pharmahealth to US company Watson Pharmaceuticals. Herbert Smith advised the majority seller, Indian pha...
10 Feb 2012 | 00:00
Herbert Smith assembles team to head up triple office launch in Germany
Herbert Smith has set out details of its international expansion plans, with the City law firm hoping to open three offices in Germany in addition to a base in New York in the wake of its failed merger bid with former European alliance partners Gleiss...
10 Feb 2012 | 00:00
Wragges and Travers take on 100% as raft of firms confirm NQ retention
Linklaters, Wragge & Co and Travers Smith are among a cluster of firms to have released their March retention rates, with Wragges and Travers both taking on 100% of their newly qualified (NQ) lawyers.
08 Feb 2012 | 14:19
Herbert Smith confirms Australia merger discussions to firm's staff
Herbert Smith has officially confirmed to staff that it is in merger talks with Australia’s Freehills, issuing a note to all staff earlier this morning (3 February). The note from senior partner Jonathan Scott informs staff that an interesting oppor...
03 Feb 2012 | 12:23 | 1 comment
Aviva names four firms on catastrophic loss panel as AMP confirms new Asia roster
Herbert Smith has been selected by Aviva as one of four firms to sit on its UK catastrophic loss panel, with the appointment coming as Australian wealth manager AMP has finalised its new Asia legal roster following its merger with AXA Asia-Pacific. ...
03 Feb 2012 | 00:00
Herbert Smith sets 1 July target to secure Freehills tie-up
Herbert Smith could go ahead with its proposed tie-up with Australia's Freehills as early as 1 July this year. Confirmation of the timescale of the possible union, which is dependent on a vote by partners at both firms, comes after Legal Week repor...
01 Feb 2012 | 06:01
Top law firm trio among advisers as College of Law gears up for sale
A trio of firms have scored roles on the potential sale of the UK’s biggest legal education provider - The College of Law. Allen & Overy (A&O), Weil Gotshal & Manges and Herbert Smith are among the firms advising on the potential sale, which was con...
26 Jan 2012 | 07:01
Herbert Smith accounts reveal £6.7m loan as top earner takes home £1.1m
Herbert Smith took out a £6.7m loan in 2010-11, according to recently filed limited liability partnership (LLP) accounts, with part of the loan going towards fitting out the firm’s new Belfast office. Details of the loan are contained within accoun...
25 Jan 2012 | 15:40
Herbert Smith and Irwin Mitchell advise on Costa Concordia cruise disaster
Herbert Smith and Irwin Mitchell are among a growing list of firms picking up advisory roles stemming from the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster earlier this month (13 January) which has left 13 dead and around 20 more missing. Herbert Smith is adv...
23 Jan 2012 | 12:13 | 1 comment
Herbert Smith in talks to build global platform with top-tier Australian firm
Herbert Smith has become the latest UK law firm to set its sights on the coveted Australia market, with the firm entering into merger talks with Freehills. The two firms are holding exploratory discussions about a tie-up, with all options under con...
20 Jan 2012 | 00:00 | 1 comment
Herbert Smith in Freehills talks as firm targets Australia tie-up
Herbert Smith is in talks to tie up with Australia's Freehills, making the firm the latest in a growing list of leading UK players attempting to enter the strategically important market. The two firms are currently holding exploratory discussions, ...
17 Jan 2012 | 13:10 | 6 comments
BNP adds City firms to panel as RBS prepares for tough adviser review
BNP Paribas has confirmed the line-up of law firms on its new global legal panel, with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Herbert Smith winning places. Details of the panel have been confirmed as leading firms predict an extensive overhaul of the R...
13 Jan 2012 | 00:00 | 
Herbert Smith and Dutton advise as watchdog hands PwC record fine
Herbert Smith, Fountain Court and Five Paper Buildings have taken roles on a high-profile action against PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) that has seen the accounting giant fined £1.4m. The proceedings were launched by the Accountancy & Actuarial Disc...
06 Jan 2012 | 16:20 |
Herbert Smith, Gleiss Lutz and Stibbe terminate alliance
Herbert Smith and its alliance partners Gleiss Lutz and Stibbe have formally confirmed the termination of their partnership today (22 December), to take effect from the close of this year. The three firms will end their alliance agreement on 31 Decem...
22 Dec 2011 | 12:01 |
Herbert Smith & A&O score roles on multi-billion dollar Rosneft financing
Herbert Smith and Allen & Overy (A&O) have both advised on a multi-billion dollar financing facility for Russian oil giant Rosneft. A Herbert Smith team led by Moscow finance partner Edward Baring has advised Barclays Bank as agent with 12 other leadi...
19 Dec 2011 | 10:34 |
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