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KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS

Expert perspectives on the latest developments across our sectors and services.
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US Tariffs, Sanctions and Commodities
The commodities sector is facing geopolitical headwinds. In the first of two articles, we explore the impact of tariffs on the commodities sector…
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EU16 and the Russian Construction Prohibition – A Spanner in the Works?
Earlier this year, the European Union adopted its 16th sanctions package against Russia, which introduced a prohibition on providing construction…
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Workplace Safety: Penalties Surge Under WHS Act in Western Australia
The changes made to legislation governing work health and safety offences in Western Australia in 2020 provided for dramatically increased…
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Saudi Arabia’s Landmark Reform on Foreign Real Estate Ownership
Saudi Arabia is currently the focus of the world's construction industry. Approximately USD 1.8 Trillion worth of projects have been approved or…
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Global Investigations and Enforcement Bulletin: Reflections on H1 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of the HFW Global Investigations and White Collar Defence bulletin.
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HFW Corporate Bitesize
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Latest UK Investigations Update
As we near the end of H1 of 2025, we reflect on the latest investigations and white collar news, give our insight into the Government's sanctions…
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The UK Government’s Sanctions Review – A Path to Better Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement?
On 15 May 2025, the UK Government published a policy paper from its cross-government review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement. The…
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DMCC Issues a Notification to Members Practicing Insurance Related Activities to Obtain the Necessary Approvals from the Central Bank of the UAE
On 1 July 2025, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre issued a notification to members informing them that all companies engaging in certain “insurance…
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Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority’s Release the Much-Anticipated Draft Insurance Law
In line with the increasing economic importance of the KSA insurance and reinsurance industry, and in keeping with the Insurance Authority's aims…
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EU Space Act Proposal Lifts Off
The European Commission has published its proposal for an EU Space Act: a promising instrument for the harmonisation of space policy and…
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Commodities Bulletin July 2025
In this edition, we feature two articles on sustainability and two on fraud.
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Hot Topics in Sustainable Lending: Insights from the Sugar and Agri-Sectors
Sustainable finance offers real opportunities for agri-commodity traders to access capital, often on more favourable terms, while aligning…
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