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HFW Partner Paolo Pinna appointed to UNIDROIT Focus Group on the Implementation of the Space Protocol
8 June 2026 HFW Partner Paolo Pinna appointed by UNIDROIT to join its Focus Group on Space Protocol adoption
HFW wins five China Business Law Awards for excellence in Aviation, Construction, Insurance, Family Wealth Management and Shipping
3 June 2026 HFW has been recognised as a leading firm across five categories at the China Business Law Journal’s China Business Law Awards 2026, securing honours in Aviation, Construction, Insurance, Family Wealth Management, and Shipping.
HFW wins pair of awards at Chambers Middle East Awards 2026
22 May 2026 HFW takes home two awards at this week's Chambers Middle East Awards 2026
HFW Partner Bob Haken appointed as Chair of the City of London Law Society Insurance Law Committee
15 May 2026 Bob Haken has been confirmed as Chair of the City of London Law Society (CLLS) Insurance Law Committee
HFW wins ‘Best Environmental/Sustainability Initiative’ at Legal 500 ESG Awards
1 May 2026 Global, sector-focused law firm HFW won 'Best Environmental/Sustainability Initiative' at the Legal 500 ESG Awards 2026.
HFW shortlisted in two sustainability categories at Legal 500 ESG Awards
22 April 2026 Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has been shortlisted in two sustainability categories at the upcoming Legal 500 ESG Awards.
HFW continues growth of market‑leading global aviation practice with London finance Partner hire
13 April 2026 HFW continues the significant growth of its market‑leading global aviation practice with the hire of Partner Oliver Tebbit in London.
HFW continues Paris growth with launch of French bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring practice
10 April 2026 Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has launched a bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate restructuring practice in Paris with the hire of Partner Arnaud Pédron.
HFW works with Ashurst to advise on the launch of Niyam Syndicate 2047
7 April 2026 HFW and Ashurst have advised J.C. Flowers & Co on the launch of Niyam Syndicate 2047 at Lloyd's, alongside JCF's investment in India's Niyam Group.
HFW ranked as a market leader among global international arbitration firms
2 April 2026 HFW has featured in this year's edition of GAR 100 – once again recognised as one of the world’s leading arbitration firms.
HFW strengthens global disputes and regulatory investigations offering with Paris Partner hire
27 March 2026 Global sector‑focused law firm HFW has expanded its global disputes and regulatory investigations offering with the hire of Partner Louis‑Alexis Bret in Paris.
HFW recognised as a leading firm in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026
26 March 2026 Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the newly released 2026 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA.
HFW announces Partner, Senior Manager, and Legal Director/Of Counsel promotions
25 March 2026 Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has announced the promotion of two new Partners, one Senior Manager, and five Legal Directors/Of Counsel, effective 1 April 2026.
HFW re-elects Giles Kavanagh as Senior Partner amid continued global growth
24 March 2026 Global sector focused law firm HFW has re-elected of Giles Kavanagh as its Global Senior Partner as it continues to expand internationally and strengthen its position across key industries.
New report data from HFW highlights surge in high-stakes “bet-the-company” litigation in London’s Commercial Court
19 March 2026 New report data from HFW highlights surge in high-stakes "bet-the-company" litigation in London's Commercial Court.