KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS
Expert perspectives on the latest developments across our sectors and services.
Briefing
GCC Unites with the Announcement of a New Regional Civil Aviation Authority
The 46th Gulf Summit held in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 3 December saw the Gulf Cooperation Council restate the importance of the aviation industry…
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Briefing
SFO Refreshes Compliance Programme Evaluation Standards
On 26 November 2025, the SFO published refreshed guidance on how it evaluates a corporate's compliance programme. This refresh turns the internal…
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Briefing
The Employment Rights Bill – Where Are We Now?
The Employment Rights Bill, which is set to bring sweeping changes to almost all aspects of employment law as part of the Government's agenda to…
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Publication
Establishing Presence in Saudi Arabia
Thomson Reuters Practical Law has featured insights from HFW's Riyadh Office on Establishing a Branch Office or Presence in Saudi Arabia on…
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Briefing
Financing Satellites – Legal and Commercial Challenges – Part 2: Can the Space Assets Protocol Provide a Way Forward?
In the first part of this series, we looked at the key legal and commercial challenges associated with satellite financing. The space industry has…
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Briefing
Rare Reinsurance Judgment Handed Down in English Court on Follow the Settlements and Other Issues
RSA v Equitas will be of interest to the reinsurance market, not least due to the scarcity of caselaw on common reinsurance policy issues as the…
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Market Insight
Rate Expectations: Detours and Duties Distorting the Market
The freight market since mid-2025 has been marked by flat trade volumes, tariff-driven demand surges, and carrier-led rate increases amid…
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Market Insight
Offshore Wind Magazine, November 2025
Welcome to our new Offshore Wind magazine, created to provide a concise and user-friendly update for professionals working in the offshore wind…
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Market Insight
Industry Insights: In Conversation with Rob Powell, Global Chief Claims Officer, Marsh
HFW Global Senior Partner Giles Kavanagh speaks with Rob Powell, Marsh's Global Chief Claims Officer, about the key issues facing the insurance…
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Briefing
Time to Ditch Pay When Paid Clauses in Indian Construction Contracts?
This article examines the status of conditional payment clauses in India and the recent decisions on the subject by the Delhi High Court…
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Market Insight
Industry Insights, In Conversation with Maritime Economist Martin Stopford
HFW Global Senior Partner Giles Kavanagh speaks with maritime economist Martin Stopford about the key issues facing the shipping industry…
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Briefing
Financing Satellites – Legal and Commercial Challenges – Part 1: The Case for Asset Finance
The space industry has experienced a remarkable growth in recent years, with projections indicating an even greater and rapid expansion ahead…
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