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HFW

Climate Change

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


HFW

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About

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HFW's partners possess significant climate change experience, dating back to 2004. The firm's extensive breadth of experience includes advising clients on a range of compliance, regulatory, transactional and contentious matters related to climate change, in both domestic and international markets.

With leading climate change practices in Singapore and Australia, HFW also advises countries on international climate change law and works with corporates and governments to develop new frameworks to address the challenges of climate change.

Key partners in the practice include Peter Zaman in Singapore, and Ruth Dawes and Jo Delaney in Sydney.

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Climate Change - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

HFW's Singapore office offers a regionally renowned team equipped to advise on a wide range of legal issues pertaining to climate change. The team regularly handles a range of carbon trading and management matters, including mandates on carbon storage, market mechanisms and carbon origination. It is also well placed to handle green finance and energy and projects-related advice.

Strengths

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  • HFW's strengths include their expert-level understanding of carbon market trends, a strong network and being commercially savvy.

    Climate Change respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The lawyers at the firm are thought leaders and have unique experience in market structure.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Peter Zaman
    Band 1Peter Zaman

    Peter Zaman

    Peter Zaman is based in HFW's Singapore office and is widely considered a long-time expert on climate change law, with particular strengths in carbon trading and carbon offset project advice.

    • Peter is a leader in the field.

      Climate Change respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Peter is a true pro and thought leader.

      Climate Change respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He has a lot of experience and great expertise in the matter.

      Climate Change respondentAsia-Pacific

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