BP turns to Herbert Smith as claims over Algeria terrorist attack mount Legal Business3 February 2016 BP has instructed Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) to defend it against claims the oil major’s security precautions at an Algerian gas plant were flawed at the time of a terrorist attack in 2013 that killed 40 people.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryRevolving Doors: City hires at Goodwin, Ropes as Willkie brings in former CC antitrust head‘A roller coaster ride’ – the twists and turns ahead for real estate in 2026Revolving Doors: Three leave Taylor Wessing after merger vote, while Gibson Dunn taps Freshfields for APAC rebuildRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerFormer Freshfields senior partner among recipients in New Year Honours ListKramer Levin’s Paris office joins Morgan Lewis amid HSF merger dealCleary and White & Case switch on for Canal+ £2.5bn IPO in London