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HFW RECOGNISED AS A LEADING FIRM IN CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2023
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the newly released 2023 edition of Chambers Global, a guide to the world's best lawyers and law firms.
HFW achieved 77 practice and lawyer rankings in the 2023 guide, with 20 in Band 1.
Client feedback included:
"They are able to handle difficult matters, and always keep the explanations simple. The fact that the team is connected to a global law firm is a plus in an international context."
"The lawyers work around the clock and are always very creative and innovative. They come up with very good ideas."
The Chambers rankings are based on a combination of research and client feedback, with assessments made on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence and commitment.
HFW is ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global 2023 for:
Insurance (Latin America - International Counsel)
Shipping: International: Litigation (Singapore)
Shipping: Dispute Resolution (United Arab Emirates)
Shipping: Finance & Non-Contentious (United Arab Emirates)
Shipping: Litigation (Global Market Leaders)
Shipping: Litigation (Asia Pacific Region)
Shipping: Litigation - International Firms (Greater China)
Shipping: Litigation - International Firms (Greece)
HFW lawyers are ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global 2023 for:
Christopher Cardona, Insurance (Latin America - International Counsel)
Christopher Foster, Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance (UK)
Dimitri Vassos, Shipping - International Firms (Greece)
George Lamplough, Shipping: Litigation - International Firms (China)
George Lamplough, Shipping: Litigation (Global Market Leaders)
Ian Chung, Shipping: Finance & Non-Contentious (United Arab Emirates)
Jo Delaney, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Australia)
Jonathan Bruce, Insurance (Latin America - International Counsel)
Peter Zaman, Climate Change (Gloabl Market Leaders)
Sam Wakerley, Insurance (United Arab Emirates)
Tien Tai, Shipping: Finance & Non-Contentious (United Arab Emirates)
Yaman Al Hawamdeh, Shipping: Dispute Resolution (United Arab Emirates)
HFW also achieved a number of first-time practice and lawyer rankings:
Dispute Resolution (United Arab Emirates)
David Brotherton, Banking & Finance (UK)
Ian Chung, Shipping: Finance & Non-Contentious (United Arab Emirates)
James Plant, Dispute Resolution: Construction (Kuwait)
John Barlow, Insurance (United Arab Emirates)
Justin Sun, Aviation: Finance (Asia Pacific)
Nick Braganza, Dispute Resolution (United Arab Emirates)
Rob Lawrence, Shipping: Dispute Resolution (United Arab Emirates)
Thomas Neighbour, Insurance (United Arab Emirates)
About HFW
HFW is a leading global law firm in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping sectors. The firm has more than 600 lawyers, including 185 partners, based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep industry expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative and collaborative culture.
Chris Johnson
Head of Communications
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