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HFW Recognised as a leading firm in Chambers UK 2026 Guide
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the Chambers UK 2026 guide, which ranks the region’s top lawyers and law firms.
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HFW advises Bangladesh Shipping Corporation on the acquisition of the newbuild bulk carriers BANGLAR PROGOTI and BANGLAR NAVJATRA
2 February 2026
HFW advises Bangladesh Shipping Corporation on the acquisition two 63,000+ dwt newbuild bulk carriers from Hellenic Dry Bulk Ventures LLC
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HFW advises on €650 Million secured credit facilities for Stena AB
29 January 2026
HFW advises Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on a secured €650 million revolving credit and €88 million standby facility for Swedish shipowner Stena AB
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HFW achieves top-tier rankings in The Legal 500 2026 Asia Pacific Guide
19 January 2026
HFW has achieved numerous top tier rankings in the 2026 Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide
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HFW recognised in the 2026 edition of Chambers Greater China
16 January 2026
HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers Greater China.
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HFW launches Global Regulatory Response emergency service for clients amidst rise in time-critical regulatory challenges
13 January 2026
HFW launches Global Regulatory Response service for clients in need of urgent advice on regulatory matters
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HFW advises sole sponsor of BBSB International’s HK$75 million Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing
13 January 2026
HFW has advised the sole sponsor of BBSB International Limited's Hong Kong listing.
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HFW continues to strengthen fast-growing Middle East offering with Saudi Partner hire
12 January 2026
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to strengthen its fast-growing Middle East offering with the hire of Partner Jonathan Burns.
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HFW boosts leading global aviation practice with London litigation Partner hire
5 January 2026
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has strengthened its market-leading aerospace practice with the hire of Partner Guy Marrison.
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HFW strengthens global arbitration practice with hire of Swiss market leader
5 January 2026
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has further expanded its international disputes offering with the hire of Partner Vanessa Liborio in Geneva.
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HFW Recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026
22 December 2025
HFW has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026, achieving 32 practice and lawyer rankings.
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HFW instructed in landmark Singapore AI dispute involving training data and proprietary design content
16 December 2025
HFW has been instructed in what is believed to be the first major artificial intelligence dispute of its kind to be brought in Singapore
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HFW’s Paul Dean named among most influential people in shipping for third time
11 December 2025
HFW’s Global Head of Shipping Paul Dean named by Lloyd’s List one of the shipping market’s top 10 lawyers for the third time
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HFW advises Aurora Expeditions on the delivery of purpose-built expedition ship Douglas Mawson
10 December 2025
Global law firm HFW assisted Aurora Expeditions with the successful delivery of a brand-new purpose-built expedition ship
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