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EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Chinese aerospace and mining firm on £326 million acquisition of aerospace parts manufacturer in Europe
A team from international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills' London, Paris and Hong Kong offices has advised Chinese aerospace and mining firm Shaanxi …
Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
Serious Fraud Office investigations regarding the extractive industry
The mining industry presents a high risk of corruption as operations are often located in high risk regions and it is often necessary to interact with …
Duty of Vigilance: "A (not so) reasonable draft bill"
The draft bill on the duty of vigilance (sometimes translated as "duty of care") owed by parent and contracting companies was passed by the French …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Shaanxi Ligeance Mineral Resources on acquisition of Gardner Aerospace
Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Chinese aerospace and mining firm Shaanxi Ligeance Mineral Resources ("SLMR") on its £326 million proposed …
International Criminal Court to prosecute business and human rights
In what many NGOs are calling a warning shot to company executives and investors, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicated it will prioritise …
Investment treaty protection: A Whistlestop Tour
In 2016, it is difficult for mining companies to ignore the importance of the protections that bilateral and multilateral investment treaties ("BITs") …
Survey: Corporates taking action on human rights
Businesses across the globe are increasingly putting human rights on their agenda, with a joint survey between Herbert Smith Freehills and Legal Business …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sierra Rutile on £215 million takeover by Iluka Resources
Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Sierra Rutile Limited ("Sierra Rutile") on its recommended takeover offer of 36 pence per Sierra Rutile share …
Sector focus: Energy, mining and natural resources
Low oil and commodity prices continue to make the headlines across the world, yet this has not hit the M&A market as hard as expected, with values at …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises CMOC on the acquisition of Freeport's indirect 56% interest in Tenke Fungurume for US$2.65 billion
On 9 May 2016 China Molybdenum Co., Ltd (“CMOC”) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CMOC Limited has entered into a definitive agreement with …
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