About Patrick
Patrick is a Partner in HFW’s Shipping team, based in Hong Kong. Patrick has extensive experience in non-contentious work, covering a wide spectrum with special emphasis on the relevant industry sectors including shipping (sale and purchase, registration and shipbuilding), finance (shipping, aviation, other asset and general finance), aviation (registration, management and operation agreements, MRO contracts, joint ventures), corporate and commercial, regulatory and competition and travel, cruise and leisure.
Patrick advises key participants in the relevant industry sectors, including owners, builders, banks, leasing companies, commercial operators, brokers, managers, technical service providers and professional investors. He also advises multinational companies, located in Hong Kong, Mainland China and internationally.
Ranked and recommended in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025 for Shipping Finance, Patrick is also recognised by the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025 guide for his work in Asset Finance.
Patrick speaks English, Putonghua, Cantonese and Hokkien and has made presentations in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Europe on topics relevant to the relevant industry sectors.
Patrick is qualified in New South Wales (Australia), Hong Kong, England and Wales.
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