Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has once again been ranked as a leading firm in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific China Guide, which recognises the best law firms in China.
The firm maintains its Tier 1 ranking in Shipping, as well as its Tier 4 ranking in Dispute Resolution: Litigation. Three of HFW’s lawyers in Shanghai are ranked individually.
The Legal 500 says, “Nicholas Poynder heads HFW‘s highly respected [shipping] practice in Shanghai. The firm remains among one of the most prominent players in this market”. The Legal 500 also notes that “HFW maintains a focus on high-value corporate and commercial litigation, leveraging its partnership with Wintell & Co Law Firm to advise on a range of disputes.”
HFW achieved the following rankings:
- Shipping – Foreign firms (Tier 1)
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation – Foreign firms (Tier 4)
HFW individual recognitions:
- Nick Poynder, Leading Individual (Shipping)
- Lucy Chen, Rising Star (Shipping)
- Thilo Jahn, Rising Star (Shipping)
HFW’s full rankings in The Legal 500 2023 China guide can be found here.