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    • Friday, 14 October, 2022
      Special ReportInnovative Lawyers: Europe
      Europe Innovative Lawyers Awards 2022: the winners

      Awards highlights include: digitisation, the client experience, and the most innovative law firms and individuals

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      Managing staff is now on a par with client services. Plus: our annual ranking of law firms adds more indicators for assessing commercial law firms

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      Rebecca Maslen-Stannage joins clutch of women among top ranks of biggest law firms

    • Thursday, 26 May, 2022
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      Claims that Herbert Smith Freehills tipped off his employer about his debt problems tied to ski chalet investments

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    • Friday, 15 October, 2021
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      Moves aim to address the uneven experience of different ethnic minorities

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      New targets and regulations led to unprecedented activity in the past year

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      Spotlight on a selected lawyers who explore new opportunities, from using blockchain to rethinking transportation

    • Wednesday, 10 March, 2021
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      City law firm Herbert Smith Freehills elects first female chair

      Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, one of the best known corporate lawyers in Australia, will become senior partner and chair

    • Thursday, 12 December, 2019
      Herbert Smith Freehills names Asia-based chief

      Justin D’Agostino to focus on region and Europe when he takes helm of UK law firm

    • Wednesday, 7 August, 2019
      UK law firm Herbert Smith Freehills in China tie-up

      London practice is sixth international group to be licensed in Shanghai initiative

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      Retailer has appointed Herbert Smith to investigate inappropriate behaviour allegations

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    • Thursday, 19 January, 2012
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