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Lawyers for international commerce
We are a global law firm, advising on all aspects of international commerce. From the inception of the business idea, through to advising on risk management, business strategy and financing, we cover the whole life-cycle of business.
To find out more about us, read our brochure.
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Key issues
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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...
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HFW opens Sydney office
 HFW’s Sydney office officially opens for business this week, with launch events in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Attended by up to 200 people in The Belgian Beer Café Eureka, on Melbourne’s Southbank, and 180 people at The Mint, on Macquarie Street, Sydney, the events are hosted by Gavin Vallely, HFW Australia’s Country Head. Guests from across HFW’s client base, other lawyers and legal contacts, and members of the press are expected.
The opening of a Sydney office is the latest step in the development of HFW’s Australian business, which began when the Melbourne office opened in 2006. Since then, the firm’s Australian business has continued to develop strongly, and with the addition of a Sydney office, and especially the international commercial arbitration and complex cross-border dispute resolution capabilities that it brings, HFW now has a cross-practice strength in this very important and dynamic jurisdiction that makes it a leading player in the Australian legal market.
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Featured Partner
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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