HSF hires Simmons partner for Italy office launch

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has hired Laura Orlando from Simmons & Simmons to launch a new Milan office. The Milan base will be first first office for HSF in Italy. Orlando served as leading IP partner for Simmons & Simmons in the firm’s Milan office. The new HSF office will operate in the style of an IP boutique, and will likely include additional associates to be hired from Simmons.