
Guide
Client Guide to the UK Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy
The UK Government has published its Critical Imports and Supply Chains. In this guide, we take a closer look…
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Guide
Latin America Insurance Map
HFW is pleased to have collaborated with a number of law firms across Latin America to update its inte…
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Guide
Client Guide: Obtaining Information on BVI Companies
In general, the books and records of a BVI company are confidential. It is therefore important to know what information is available …
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Guide
The Dollar Value of Words Pack
This Dollar Value of Words Pack sets out an overview of the court's approach to contractual interpretation and an overview of how punctuation and the use of definitions can materially alter interpr…
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Client guide to the UK Critical Minerals Strategy
The UK government has released its first Critical Minerals Strategy. In this guide, we take a closer look at what critical minerals are and why they are important. We then turn to the UK Strategy a…
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Client Guide: Funding Disputes in the United Arab Emirates
Financing litigation and arbitration is a major consideration when deciding whether to bring an action or resist a claim.
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Client Guide: Privilege
Under English law, legal professional privilege entitles a party to withhold evidence (electronic, written, or oral) and not disclose it to the other side, the court, or regulatory bodies (subject …
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Summary Dismissal – Summary Judgment and Strike Out
This Client Guide outlines the key points to bear in mind when considering summary dismissal of a claim (or part of a claim) by summary judgment or strike out in English litigation, whether you are…
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ESG Pack for Commodity Traders
In association with Essex Court Chambers and Sucafina, this HFW pack focuses on ESG for commodity traders. Specifically in relation to governmental regulations, sales and purchase contracts, trade …
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Client Guide: The English Court Disclosure Pilot, what does it mean for Litigants?
This Client Guide outlines the mandatory English High Court Disclosure Pilot (Disclosure Pilot), which came in under Practice Directive 51U (PD 51U) from 1 January 2019 and applies to most actions …
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Guide
COA Pack
Welcome to the first edition of our "COA Pack". Surprisingly, notwithstanding their importance, a certain “legal mystery” surrounds Contracts of Affreightment (or "COAs" as they will be referred to…
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Client Guide: EU Conflict Minerals Regulation 2021
From 1 January 2021 EU importers of certain minerals and metals will have to comply with the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (CMR). This guide introduces the CMR to actors in the commodities space …
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