Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is in expansion mode. Yesterday (23 October), the firm announced plans to open in Milan with the hire of Simmons & Simmons Italy dispute resolution and intellectual property Italy head, Laura Orlando, and CEO Mark Rigotti (pictured) says more growth in continental Europe is on the way.
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