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Herbert Smith Freehills

United Kingdom · Consulting & Law

LeaveRussia detail: Scaling Back

Scaling back

Herbert Smith Freehills is an international law firm headquartered in London and Sydney.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 26/03/2025Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Decision trail

Decision date 20/03/2025 · Reference ↗

Statement condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine. Closing office in Russia. Suspending work with Russian state. Pledged support for Médecins sans Frontières. UK financial authorities have ordered law firm HSF to pay £465,000 for transfers of £3.9m to sanctioned Russian banks and their subsidiaries. HSF has admitted guilt, citing human error.

Local stats (LeaveRussia)

Staff(RF), 2021
111
Glob.Revenue, mln.USD
1276

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 scaling back · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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