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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 wins two awards at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2025 28 November 2025 HFW wins two awards at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2025 Read media release
HFW achieves top tier rankings in the Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026 21 November 2025 HFW has been recognised as a leading firm in The Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026. The firm achieved eight practice rankings and nine individual partner rankings. Read media release
HFW ranked by The Times as one of UK’s top insurance practices 14 November 2025 HFW ranked by The Times as one of UK's top insurance practices. Read media release
HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK’s top commercial disputes practices 14 November 2025 HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK's top commercial disputes practices. Read media release
HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK’s top maritime practices 14 November 2025 HFW ranked again by The Times as one of UK's top maritime practices. Read media release
HFW launches in Brisbane and continues rapid Australia, global construction growth with hire of leading team 11 November 2025 HFW has launched in Brisbane and continued the strategic expansion of its international construction practice and its Australian business with the appointment of a leading team headed by Partner Christopher Rowden. Read media release
HFW wins landmark BVI appeal clarifying directors’ duties in insolvency 6 November 2025 HFW wins landmark BVI appeal clarifying directors’ duties in insolvency Read media release
HFW advises CWS on €12m fundraising to industrialise its wind propulsion wings for large vessels 5 November 2025 HFW advises CWS on €12m fundraising to industrialise its wind propulsion wings for large vessels Read media release
HFW strengthens Greek shipping practice with Partner and Master Mariner hire 3 November 2025 HFW strengthens Greek shipping practice with Partner and Master Mariner hire Read media release
HFW expands trade finance team with NY-qualified Senior Associate hire 27 October 2025 HFW expands trade finance team with NY-qualified Senior Associate hire. Read media release
HFW advises China Hanking on HK$1.14 billion pre-IPO capital raising for Australian gold business 27 October 2025 HFW has advised China Hanking on its HK$1.14b pre-IPO capital raising for its subsidiary, Hanking Gold, which the company is spinning off and preparing to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Read media release
HFW Recognised as a leading firm in Chambers UK 2026 Guide 17 October 2025 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. Read media release
HFW promotes qualifying trainees for the first time in Riyadh office 10 October 2025 HFW promotes qualifying trainees for the first time in Riyadh office. Read media release
HFW advises on Zijin Gold’s HK$25 billion listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – the world’s largest gold mining IPO 10 October 2025 HFW has advised Norton Gold Fields, a subsidiary of Zinjin Gold, on all Australian aspects of Zinjin Gold's HK$25b initial public offering. Read media release
HFW wins in $40m Court of Appeal PPE masks claim 6 October 2025 HFW has advised COSCO on its acquisition of equity stakes in Thai Laemchabang Terminal Co., Ltd. and Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal Limited for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$110m. Read media release