In flux: Herbert Smith Freehills cites forex impact as accounts slice £38m off the top line

In flux: Herbert Smith Freehills cites forex impact as accounts slice £38m off the top line

With complex structures and global operations, it has become increasingly difficult to benchmark financial performance of major law firms… which is why it is often revealing to compare public accounts to initial disclosures. 

The latest case in point is Anglo-Australian giant Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), which has just confirmed 2015/16 revenues nearly £40m lower than its initial disclosure, citing the dramatic impact of fluctuating currencies over the year.

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