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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 strengthens global maritime practice and continues Asia Pacific growth with hire of leading shipping litigation and international arbitration partner
5 August 2025
HFW has expanded its global shipping practice and continued the growth of its Asia Pacific offering with the appointment of leading shipping litigation and international arbitration partner Elizabeth Sloane based in Melbourne.
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HFW advises Al Seer Marine on AED 760m ship financing facility from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
4 August 2025
HFW advises Al Seer Marine on a landmark AED 760 million, eight-year facility arranged by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
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HFW relocates to larger Riyadh office amidst Saudi Arabia team growth
28 July 2025
HFW is pleased to announce the relocation of its Riyadh offering to a new office space at Tuwaiq Gate.
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HFW Recognised in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025
25 July 2025
HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025.
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HFW to launch investor class action against Switzerland following Credit Suisse collapse
24 July 2025
HFW is initiating a class action against Switzerland arising from the collapse of Credit Suisse and write down of CS AT1 bonds.
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HFW wins China Business Law Awards for Excellence in Aviation, Construction and Infrastructure and Shipping
23 July 2025
HFW has been recognised in three categories in China Business Law Journal’s China Business Law Awards.
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HFW advises UBS Switzerland AG on USD 400m credit facility for Paul Reinhart AG
8 July 2025
HFW advises UBS Switzerland AG on its USD 400m credit facility for Swiss cotton and cocoa trader Paul Reinhart AG
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HFW Law Firm of the Year Finalist at Australian Law Awards
4 July 2025
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2025.
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HFW advises SBM Offshore on US$400m FPSO sale and leaseback financing
3 July 2025
HFW has advised SBM Offshore and its partners in respect of SBM Offshore's first sale and leaseback financing, which was made with a consortium of four Chinese leasing companies.
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HFW advises Solo Group management on its acquisition by Platinum Equity
1 July 2025
HFW has advised the management of Solo Group, a European leader in customisable products and clothing for businesses, on its acquisition by Platinum Equity.
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HFW advises CCB Financial Leasing on refinancing of Airbus A350 on lease to Iberia
24 June 2025
HFW has advised CCB Financial Leasing as a borrower on the refinancing of one Airbus A350 on lease to Iberia.
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HFW Advises Pakistan International Oil Limited On Development Of Abu Dhabi Offshore Block 5
17 June 2025
Global, sector-focused law firm advised Pakistani International Oil Limited (PIOL) on a production concession agreement for Abu Dhabi Offshore Block 5.
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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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