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As leading lawyers for international commerce, we are considered experts in our chosen fields. As such, from time-to-time we receive industry awards and accolades in recognition of this.

asialaw

  • Best in shipping & maritime
    Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards 2017
    Best in shipping & maritime

Asia Legal Awards

  • Finance Deal of the Year: Insolvency and Restructuring
    Asia Legal Awards 2019
    Finance Deal of the Year: Insolvency and Restructuring

Asian Legal Business

  • Aviation Law Firm of the Year
    ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2019
    Aviation Law Firm of the Year
  • Aviation Law Firm of the Year
    SE Asia Law Awards 2019
    Aviation Law Firm of the Year
  • Also won in 2015
    Shipping Law Firm of the Year (Singapore) 2016
    Also won in 2015
  • Also won in 2016 - 2004
    Shipping Law Firm of the Year (Hong Kong) 2017
    Also won in 2016 - 2004

Captive Review

  • Law Firm of the Year - Insurance
    Asia Captive Awards 2019
    Law Firm of the Year - Insurance
  • Law Firm of the Year
    Asia Captive Awards 2018
    Law Firm of the Year
  • Law Firm of the Year
    European & UK Captive Awards 2017
    Law Firm of the Year
  • Also won in 2016 and 2014
    Law Firm of the Year 2017
    Also won in 2016 and 2014

Chambers and Partners

  • Top Ranked
    Chambers APAC 2019
    Top Ranked
  • Top Ranked
    Chambers Global 2019
    Top Ranked
  • Leading Firm
    Chambers HNW 2018
    Leading Firm
  • Leading individuals. Ranked since 2012
    Chambers Europe 2016
    Leading individuals. Ranked since 2012
  • Leading Firm. Ranked since 2012
    Chambers Europe 2016
    Leading Firm. Ranked since 2012
  • Leading Firm. Ranked since 2009
    Chambers Asia Pacific 2017
    Leading Firm. Ranked since 2009
  • Leading individuals. Ranked since 2012
    Chambers Asia Pacific 2017
    Leading individuals. Ranked since 2012
  • Leading Firm. Ranked since 2009
    Chambers Global 2016
    Leading Firm. Ranked since 2009
  • Leading individuals. Ranked since 2013
    Chambers Global 2016
    Leading individuals. Ranked since 2013
  • Leading Firm. Ranked since 2012
    Chambers Latin America 2017
    Leading Firm. Ranked since 2012
  • Leading individuals. Ranked since 2012
    Chambers Latin America 2017
    Leading individuals. Ranked since 2012
  • Leading Firm. Ranked since 2009
    Chambers UK 2017
    Leading Firm. Ranked since 2009
  • Leading individuals. Ranked since 2009
    Chambers UK 2017
    Leading individuals. Ranked since 2009

China Business Law Journal

  • Recognised for leading practices in Aviation, Construction & infrastructure, Insurance & Reinsurance and Shipping
    Chinese Business Law Journal Awards 2020
    Recognised for leading practices in Aviation, Construction & infrastructure, Insurance & Reinsurance and Shipping
  • Recognised for leading practices in Aviation, Dispute Resolution, Insurance & Reinsurance and Shipping
    China Business Law Journal Awards 2019
    Recognised for leading practices in Aviation, Dispute Resolution, Insurance & Reinsurance and Shipping
  • Recognised for leading practices in Insurance and Reinsurance, International Trade and Shipping
    China Business Law Journal Awards 2017-18
    Recognised for leading practices in Insurance and Reinsurance, International Trade and Shipping
  • Deals of the year 2017
    China Business Law Journal
    Deals of the year 2017

China Law and Practice

  • Shipping & Maritime Law Firm of the Year - Previous year wins were also in 2013
    China Law and Practice Award 2014
    Shipping & Maritime Law Firm of the Year - Previous year wins were also in 2013

Commodities Business Awards

  • Rewarding Excellence in Commodities, Legal: Holman Fenwick Willan
    Commodities Now Business Awards 2014
    Rewarding Excellence in Commodities, Legal: Holman Fenwick Willan

Corporate INTL

  • Shipping Law Firm of the Year (Hong Kong)
    Corporate INTL Global Awards 2019
    Shipping Law Firm of the Year (Hong Kong)

Euromoney

  • Vivienne Pitroff (Shipping & Maritime)
    European Women in Business Law Award Winner 2016
    Vivienne Pitroff (Shipping & Maritime)

Finance Monthly Magazine

  • Lawyer of the Year - Rosie Ng
    Legal Awards 2019
    Lawyer of the Year - Rosie Ng

Global Arbitration Review

  • Selected Firm - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2013
    GAR100 2016
    Selected Firm - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2013

IFLR1000

  • Recognised Firm Rosette 2014
    IFLR 1000 2014
    Recognised Firm Rosette 2014

International Law Office

  • Henry Fung (Shipping & Transport, Hong Kong) and Richard Jowett (Insurance, Australia)
    Client Choice Award 2016
    Henry Fung (Shipping & Transport, Hong Kong) and Richard Jowett (Insurance, Australia)

Legal 500

  • Top Tier - Previous year wins were also in 2016 - 2009
    Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019
    Top Tier - Previous year wins were also in 2016 - 2009
  • Leading Firm
    Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019
    Leading Firm
  • Leading Individual - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2012
    Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2016
    Leading Individual - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2012
  • Top Tier - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2009
    Legal 500 EMEA 2015
    Top Tier - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2009
  • Leading Individual - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2012
    Legal 500 EMEA 2015
    Leading Individual - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2012
  • Top Tier - Previous year wins were also in 2015 - 2008
    Legal 500 UK 2019
    Top Tier - Previous year wins were also in 2015 - 2008
  • Leading Individual - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2008
    Legal 500 UK 2015
    Leading Individual - Previous year wins were also in 2014 - 2008

Legal Week

  • Finalist for Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
    British Legal Awards 2016
    Finalist for Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year

Lloyd's List

  • Maritime Law Firm of the Year
    Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards 2017
    Maritime Law Firm of the Year
  • Maritime Lawyer of the Year. Also won in 2013
    Lloyd's List MEIS Awards 2016
    Maritime Lawyer of the Year. Also won in 2013
  • Maritime Lawyer of the Year. Also won in 2012, 2009, 2008 and 2004
    Lloyd's List Global Awards 2016
    Maritime Lawyer of the Year. Also won in 2012, 2009, 2008 and 2004
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Award
    Lloyd's List Global Awards 2015
    Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Middle East Insurance Review

  • Law Firm of the Year
    2nd Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2015
    Law Firm of the Year

MENA Insurance

  • Insurance Law Firm of the Year 2018
    MENA Insurance Awards 2018
    Insurance Law Firm of the Year 2018
  • Insurance Law Firm of the Year 2017

Seatrade

  • Winner - Maritime Law Award
    Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2019
    Winner - Maritime Law Award
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Award
    Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2015
    Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Who's Who Legal

  • Aviation - Contentious. Finance and Regulator Chapters - Nick Hughes
    Who's Who Legal Transport 2020
    Aviation - Contentious. Finance and Regulator Chapters - Nick Hughes
  • Recognised Individual since 2010
    Who's Who Legal 2018
    Recognised Individual since 2010

World ECR

  • Sanctions Law Firm of the Year (Europe)
    World ECR Awards 2017
    Sanctions Law Firm of the Year (Europe)
  • Export Controls Law Firm of the Year 2015

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