Herbert Smith Freehills – SMU Asian Arbitration Lecture

21 August, 2019
This year marks the ninth edition of the Herbert Smith Freehills – SMU Asian Arbitration Lecture Series. We are delighted that The Honourable Justice Judith Prakash will deliver the lecture on Wednesday 2 October, on the topic “The Court’s role in arbitral proceedings: regulator or promoter?” The Herbert Smith Freehills-SMU Asian Arbitration Lecture Series was … Read more

LAUNCH OF HSF’S NEW BANKING LITIGATION BLOG

07 June, 2019
Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new banking litigation blog, which you can find at https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation. The blog will bring you the latest banking litigation developments of interest to financial institutions, delivered with speed and sector insight. The blog will also be used as a platform to house previously published e-bulletins / podcasts / webinars. … Read more

NEW INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS FOR HSF ARBITRATION PRACTITIONERS

14 May, 2019
Head of Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice, Paula Hodges QC, has officially begun her Presidency of the LCIA Court. Lauded by the legal directories as “brilliant” and the “most complete arbitration practitioner in London”, Paula has over 25 years’ experience advising clients in international disputes, particularly in the energy, telecommunications and technology sectors. Paula … Read more

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS PROMOTES FOUR ARBITRATION SPECIALISTS TO OF COUNSEL

25 April, 2019
Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted four new Of Counsel from within the global arbitration practice with effect from 1st May. With promotions in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing, the new Of Counsel are: Florencia Villaggi, New York: Florencia specialises in international arbitration. She is a native Spanish-speaking practitioner from Latin America, trained in … Read more