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	The Rotterdam Rules: what's happening? Twenty-one states have now signed up to the Rotterdam Rules following the UN's official 'open for signing' ceremony in Rotterdam on 23 September. If twenty states "ratify, approve, accept" or "accede to" the convention, it will come into force twelve months after the twentieth state has done so. More.... Piracy update In the last 18 months, HFW have acted for shipowners and underwriters in over 30 cases where major commercial vessels have been hijacked by Somali pirates. Since the incidents of piracy escalated in the Somali region, the approach of the shipping community to these incidents has evolved significantly: specific anti-piracy measures have been introduced and the efforts of multinational taskforces and national navies do seem to be having an impact. More...
	Holman Fenwick Willan adds Lloyd's List Asia Shipping Lawyer of the Year Award 2009 to recent awards tally On Thursday 29 October HFW was awarded the Lloyd's List Asia Shipping Lawyer of the Year 2009 at a ceremony in Singapore. This award brings the firm's tally of recent awards to four, including the Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Maritime Law Award 2009, the Lloyd's List Global Awards Shipping Lawyer of the Year 2009 and the ALB Shipping Law Firm of the Year 2009. More...

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Andrew Ridings - London

Specialising in international trade and shipping related matters, Andrew has recently joined the firm in London.

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Holman Fenwick Willan continues to expand its Australian practice
Leading international law firm, Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) is delighted
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