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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 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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HFW advises Norton Gold Fields on A$166.5 million sale of one of Australia’s largest undeveloped gold mines
9 April 2025
HFW has advised Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd on the A$166.5m sale of the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia to Minerals 260.
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HFW boosts global competition offering with senior London hire
3 April 2025
HFW boosts global competition offering with senior London hire
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HFW continues global growth with Partner and Legal Director promotions
24 March 2025
HFW continues global growth with Partner and Legal Director promotions
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HFW advises Ambos Energy, founders on capital raise
18 March 2025
HFW advises Ambos Energy, founders on capital raise
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HFW Continues Growth Of Global Insurance Practice And Asia Pacific Offering With Senior Hire In Singapore
16 March 2025
HFW has continued the growth of its international insurance practice and its Asia Pacific offering, with the hire of insurance disputes expert Sinyee Ong in Singapore.
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New Report Data From HFW and CyberOwl Highlights Urgency of Maritime Industry in Tackling Growing Cyber Threats
14 March 2025
New report data reveals that only 1 in 6 shipowners fully understand what a cyber-secure vessel should look like upon delivery, highlighting a critical gap in the industry’s approach to maritime cybersecurity.
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