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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 Recognised By UK Ministry Of Defence As Leading Employer For Ex-Armed Forces Personnel
28 July 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has been recognised by the UK Ministry of Defence as a leading employer for ex-armed forces personnel.
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HFW Advises Shanghai Shipyard On US$170m UK Court Of Appeal Win
27 July 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW advised Chinese shipbuilder Shanghai Shipyard on a UK Court of Appeal win relating to a US$170 million payment under a shipbuilding contract.
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HFW Advises Sojaprotein On Sale To ADM
27 July 2021
We advised Sojaprotein, a leading European provider of non-GMO soy ingredients, on its sale to ADM.
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HFW Advises Supporters’ Association On UK Football Reform
23 July 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW is advising the Football Supporters' Association on the UK Government's review into the governance and ownership of professional football in the country.
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HFW Launches Global Sustainability Challenge Using Software To Allow Colleagues To Measure Carbon Savings
22 July 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has launched a global sustainability challenge using specialist software that allows colleagues across the business to record climate positive lifestyle changes and measure the impact to their individual carbon footprint.
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HFW continues to expand Australia dispute resolution and construction practices with senior hire in Sydney
8 July 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to expand its fast-growing Australia dispute resolution and construction practices with the hire of Jo Delaney in Sydney.
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HFW Advises CGC On Sinopec Deal To Create One Of Argentina’s Largest Oil And Gas Producers
6 July 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW advised Argentina's Compania General de Combustibles (CGC) on its acquisition of Sinopec Argentina Exploration and Production – the local unit of China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.
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HFW And CyberOwl Join Forces To Help Shipping Industry Manage Cyber Risk
5 July 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl have joined forces to provide comprehensive technology and legal services to the shipping industry around cyber risk management and compliance.
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HFW Advises On Merger To Create One Of The World’s Largest Engineering Workforce Solutions Providers
29 June 2021
We have advised Competentia AS on its merger with Airswift Global Limited to create one of the world's largest engineering workforce solutions providers.
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HFW Launches Legal Industry Litigation Sustainability Pledge
28 June 2021
HFW has joined forces with a group of leading law firms to launch the 'Greener Litigation Pledge' – a legal industry initiative to reduce the environmental impact of dispute resolution.
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HFW Continues To Strengthen Global Shipping Practice With Singapore Master Mariner Hire
10 June 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to strengthen its market-leading shipping practice with the hire of Master Mariner Mark Myles.
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HFW Advises Banks on Financing of World’s Largest LNG-Fuelled Container Vessels
28 May 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW is advising a group of banks on the financing and completion of nine state-of-the-art LNG-fuelled containerships for French shipping company CMA CGM.
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HFW Boosts Global Insurance Practice With Houston Partner Hire
24 May 2021
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has boosted its leading global insurance practice with the hire of partner Amanda J. Kujda.
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