Herbert Smith and Freehills consider July merger

Herbert Smith is still in merger negotiations with Australian firm Freehills, with reports emerging that a tie-up between the firms could happen as early as 1 July this year. The firms are discussing a range of options for the alliance, including a full merger, a Swiss Verein-style deal or a joint venture. If the merger goes ahead the combined firm would have revenues of around £770m, and Herbert Smith would gain new bases in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, as well as two associated offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Herbert Smith and Freehills consider July merger legalweek.com Wed, Feb 1, 2012