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HFW achieves top-tier rankings in The Legal 500 2025 Asia Pacific Guide
HFW has been recognised as a leading firm in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, which identifies the top lawyers and law firms in Australia and Singapore.
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HFW Law Firm of the Year Finalist at Australian Law Awards
4 July 2025
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2025.
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HFW advises SBM Offshore on US$400m FPSO sale and leaseback financing
3 July 2025
HFW has advised SBM Offshore and its partners in respect of SBM Offshore's first sale and leaseback financing, which was made with a consortium of four Chinese leasing companies.
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HFW advises Solo Group management on its acquisition by Platinum Equity
1 July 2025
HFW has advised the management of Solo Group, a European leader in customisable products and clothing for businesses, on its acquisition by Platinum Equity.
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HFW advises CCB Financial Leasing on refinancing of Airbus A350 on lease to Iberia
24 June 2025
HFW has advised CCB Financial Leasing as a borrower on the refinancing of one Airbus A350 on lease to Iberia.
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HFW Advises Pakistan International Oil Limited On Development Of Abu Dhabi Offshore Block 5
17 June 2025
Global, sector-focused law firm advised Pakistani International Oil Limited (PIOL) on a production concession agreement for Abu Dhabi Offshore Block 5.
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HFW advises Prime Corporate on its acquisition of Lincoln Indicators
28 May 2025
HFW has advised Prime Corporate Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed company Prime Financial Group (Prime), on its acquisition of Lincoln Indicators Pty Ltd (Lincoln Indicators).
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HFW advises Focus Minerals on the A$250 million sale of Laverton Gold Project in Western Australia
27 May 2025
HFW has advised Focus Minerals Pty Ltd (Focus Minerals) on the sale of the Laverton Gold Project to Genesis Minerals for cash consideration of A$250 million.
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HFW named as a market leader among global international arbitration firms
21 May 2025
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has featured in the latest edition of GAR 100 and is once again recognised by GAR as one of the world's leading arbitration firms.
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HFW appointed as maritime counsel for New Zealand ferry-building procurement
19 May 2025
HFW has been named as maritime counsel for Ferry Holdings Ltd in connection with their procurement, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, of the next generation of rail-enabled ro-pax ferries.
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HFW advises the parent company of GME on acquisition of Eylex
5 May 2025
HFW has advised the parent company of GME, one of Australia’s largest manufacturers and wholesalers of quality radio communications products, on its acquisition of Eylex.
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HFW advises founders of Micromine in relation to A$1.3 billion sale to Weir Group
1 May 2025
HFW has advised the founding shareholders of Micromine in relation to Potentia Capital's A$1.3 billion sale of the company to Weir Group (Australian Holdings) Pty Limited (Weir Group Australia).
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HFW continues Asia Pacific growth with hire of leading tech and energy disputes Partner and Senior Associate in Singapore
30 April 2025
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has further expanded its international arbitration practice and continued the growth of its Asia Pacific offering with the appointment of disputes Partner Shaun Leong in Singapore.
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HFW advises First Quantum Minerals on investment in Prospect Resources Limited
29 April 2025
Global sector-focused law firm HFW has advised global metals miner First Quantum Minerals on its strategic investment in Prospect Resources Limited.
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