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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 New Zealand’s Ferry Holdings Ltd on shipbuilding contracts for new Ro-Pax vessels
8 December 2025
Global law firm HFW recently assisted Ferry Holdings Limited (FHL) in the negotiation and execution of shipbuilding contracts for two new rail-enabled Ro-Pax ferries
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HFW advises Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on new VVIP terminal and hangar agreement
8 December 2025
Global law firm HFW has advised Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International Airport on its agreement to build a new VVIP terminal and private jet hangar
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HFW wins landmark BVI appeal clarifying directors’ duties in insolvency
6 November 2025
HFW wins landmark BVI appeal clarifying directors’ duties in insolvency
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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