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HFW Recognised as a leading firm in Chambers UK 2026 Guide
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the Chambers UK 2026 guide, which ranks the region’s top lawyers and law firms.
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HFW Recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026
22 December 2025
HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026, achieving 32 practice and lawyer rankings.
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HFW instructed in landmark Singapore AI dispute involving training data and proprietary design content
16 December 2025
HFW has been instructed in what is believed to be the first major artificial intelligence dispute of its kind to be brought in Singapore
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HFW’s Paul Dean named among most influential people in shipping for third time
11 December 2025
HFW’s Global Head of Shipping Paul Dean named by Lloyd’s List one of the shipping market’s top 10 lawyers for the third time
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HFW advises Aurora Expeditions on the delivery of purpose-built expedition ship Douglas Mawson
10 December 2025
Global law firm HFW assisted Aurora Expeditions with the successful delivery of a brand-new purpose-built expedition ship
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HFW advises New Zealand’s Ferry Holdings Ltd on shipbuilding contracts for new Ro-Pax vessels
8 December 2025
Global law firm HFW recently assisted Ferry Holdings Limited (FHL) in the negotiation and execution of shipbuilding contracts for two new rail-enabled Ro-Pax ferries
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HFW advises Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on new VVIP terminal and hangar agreement
8 December 2025
Global law firm HFW has advised Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International Airport on its agreement to build a new VVIP terminal and private jet hangar
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HFW wins two awards at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2025
28 November 2025
HFW wins two awards at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2025
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HFW achieves top tier rankings in the Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026
21 November 2025
HFW has been recognised as a leading firm in The Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026. The firm achieved eight practice rankings and nine individual partner rankings.
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HFW ranked by The Times as one of UK’s top insurance practices
14 November 2025
HFW ranked by The Times as one of UK's top insurance practices.
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HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK’s top commercial disputes practices
14 November 2025
HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK's top commercial disputes practices.
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HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK’s top maritime practices
14 November 2025
HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK's top maritime practices.
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HFW launches in Brisbane and continues rapid Australia, global construction growth with hire of leading team
11 November 2025
HFW has launched in Brisbane and continued the strategic expansion of its international construction practice and its Australian business with the appointment of a leading team headed by Partner Christopher Rowden.
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HFW wins landmark BVI appeal clarifying directors’ duties in insolvency
6 November 2025
HFW wins landmark BVI appeal clarifying directors’ duties in insolvency
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