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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 Highly Commended As Law Firm Of The Year At Law Society Awards
18 October 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has been Highly Commended as Law Firm of the Year at The Law Society Excellence Awards 2018.
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HFW Successfully Defends IKON Against $370 Million Fraud Claim
9 October 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has successfully defended a substantial case of alleged fraud against London-based IKON Finance Ltd and others, originally involving claims of over US$370 million in damages.
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HFW Continues to Expand Global Energy Practice with Senior Project Finance Partner Hire
8 October 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to expand its fast-growing global energy practice with the hire of senior project finance partner Andrew Thomas.
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HFW launches 20th international office with double Abu Dhabi partner hire
1 October 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to expand its fast-growing international network with the launch of a new office in Abu Dhabi and the hire of two partners.
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HFW helps BIMCO draft first 2020 bunker clause
27 September 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has helped shipping association BIMCO draft its first clause relating to the International Maritime Organization's 2020 sulphur emission rules.
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HFW Continues International Expansion with Houston Energy Partner Hire
24 September 2018
Sector-focused law firm HFW has boosted its Houston office and its global energy practice with the hire of partner Derek J. Anchondo.
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HFW wins court of appeal victory in landmark Australian dispute
24 September 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has helped Rio Tinto subsidiary Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd successfully overturn a Supreme Court decision in a dispute that will have significant implications for insolvency proceedings in Australia.
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HFW Grows international insurance and reinsurance capability with partner hire
20 September 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has boosted its insurance and reinsurance practice with the recruitment of Carol-Ann Burton, who has re-joined the firm as a partner in London. Carol-Ann previously worked as a consultant to the firm in London and the Middle East.
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HFW Continues Asia-Pacific Push with Senior Partner Move
6 September 2018
Sector-focused law firm HFW has further strengthened its fast-growing Asia-Pacific practice by relocating senior partner Noel Campbell from London to Hong Kong.
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HFW named most active firm for arbitration-related litigation
4 September 2018
The Lawyer's latest Litigation Tracker report has revealed HFW to be the most active law firm for arbitration-related litigation.
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HFW Advises RBS and NatWest on $2.2 Billion Danaos Restructuring
30 August 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has advised The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and NatWest Markets plc in connection with the US$2.2 billion debt restructuring of Danaos Corporation and its subsidiaries.
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HFW named Market-Leading Insurance Practice in Chambers Latin America 2019
14 August 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has once again been recognised as a market-leading insurance practice in the 2019 edition of Chambers Latin America, a guide to the region's best lawyers and law firms.
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HFW continues to expand global construction team with London Partner hire
30 July 2018
Sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to expand its fast-growing global construction practice with the hire of partner Kijong Nam.
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HFW Sector Experts Named In Inaugural Legal 500 Hall Of Fame
25 July 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has seen five partners named in The Legal 500's inaugural Hall of Fame UK.
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HFW Recognised as Market-leading Yachts and Private Jets Practice in Chambers HNW 2018
24 July 2018
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has once again been recognised as a market-leading Yachts, Superyachts and Private Jets practice in the 2018 edition of Chambers and Partners HNW.
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