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HFW
A global, sector-focused law firm specialising in aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping.
About HFW
HFW is a leading global law firm in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping sectors. The firm has more than 700 lawyers, including 180 partners, based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep industry expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative and collaborative culture.
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Research & Knowledge
HFW Partner Guy Marrison's analysis of the English High Court's latest judgment in FWA v VietJet was reported by Ishka Airfinance.
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Presence & Recognition
HFW sponsored the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers ASEAN Branch Annual Awards Ceremony 2026 held in Singapore on 31 August.
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Presence & Recognition
HFW is hosting a practical discussion on 1 October in Singapore featuring Anastasia Magid, Shipping Partner Toby Stephens, and Commodities Partner Dan Perera to discuss sanctions developments, enforcement trends, and emerging risks affecting businesses across Asia Pacific.
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Presence & Recognition
HFW's London Construction team member Arpan Gupta is speaking at the Mumbai Centre For International Arbitration Tribunal Secretary Training Program on DocumentProduction
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Research & Knowledge
HFW Associate Nicholas Viljoen discussed how technology is changing construction projects and dispute resolution via the use of AI in FIDIC's Infrastructure Global.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
HFW advised Stolt-Nielsen on the successful completion of the sale of a 50% stake in Avenir LNG to global shipping and logistics firm Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) following the signing of the share purchase agreement in March 2026 and establishing a strategic joint venture between the parties.
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People
HFW strengthened its Latin America and Caribbean Aerospace team by relocating Senior Associate Edward Smith-Suarez to the BVI office.
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Presence & Recognition
HFW's Guy Marrison will be speaking at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London Conference at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Gladstone Library Halls at 3.35pm on day 2.
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Research & Knowledge
HFW published a new Practical Law Global practice note by Jonathan Burns and Meshal Alfawaz covering key periodic obligations for Saudi Arabia corporate compliance.
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Legal & Regulatory
HFW secured a significant victory for shipowner interests in a Court of Appeal judgment that provides important guidance on the interpretation of the Hague-Visby Rules time bar and the treatment of deck cargo under bills of lading in The Taikoo Brilliance.
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Presence & Recognition
HFW is looking forward to attending the Cannes Yachting Festival this year and catching up with clients, industry friends, and new contacts from across the yachting community.
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People
HFW welcomed Toby Joy as a partner focusing on private jet and yacht finance.
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Legal & Regulatory
HFW published an article warning that critical minerals export bans are expected to go forward, including as weapons in trade disputes, with the US introducing a one-year ban on exports of tungsten scrap and recycled battery materials.
Reported by Frazer Watt