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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 …
Labour is both driver and challenge for cross border M&A
A skilled workforce can be a major attraction for dealmakers but labour laws can also cause legal headaches.Labour and employment law issues are a …
Post-acquisition reflections may unearth corruption exposures
Multinational companies doing mergers and acquisitions need to be conscious of greater regulatory scrutiny. The tough new UK Bribery Act targets …
Global guide to Whistleblowing
Herbert Smith Freehills has published the first edition of a Global Guide to Whistleblowing, providing a quick reference guide to the law and culture …
The revolving door of culture and legislation
What if an employee or supplier had blown the whistle sooner on car companies embroiled in the emissions rigging scandal? While it might have caused a …
TPP impact: Labour
In brief All TPP Parties are members of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and recognise the importance of promoting internationally …
UN Forum addresses Business and Human Rights
Herbert Smith Freehills joined the 4th Annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva this week. View all the sessions below. …
An international treaty on business and human rights?
A proposed treaty is the latest development in the steady march towards strengthening corporate accountability for protecting human rights.More than half …
Human rights complaints against multinationals increasing
A little-known mechanism established under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises is increasingly being used to lodge public complaints …
Modern Slavery poses new challenges for business
With effect from 29 October 2015, businesses with a commercial presence in the UK and a worldwide turnover in excess of £36 million now have to report …
Showcasing Business and Human Rights
Read our overview, key insights and link to video from the International Bar Association’s Conference in Vienna.How do you know you respect human rights? …
Guide to Japanese employment law - the essentials
The era where Japanese employees accepted employer authority without question in exchange for lifetime employment is fast being replaced with a new era: …
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