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HFW

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
The skilled disputes team at HFW is regularly involved in complex commercial litigation. The firm is adept at handling international disputes concerning parties in multiple jurisdictions, including shareholder and contract claims. Notable clients include energy conglomerates, financial institutions and leading private equity firms, as well as high net worth individuals and businesspeople.
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Work Highlights

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  • HFW defended Uniserve against an alleged breach of a contract for the supply of PPE to the NHS.

Strengths

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  • HFW is very experienced in devising and implementing strategies regarding complex cross-border litigation and asset recovery. I would not hesitate to recommend the firm.

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  • HFW's litigation team understands that managing a complex litigation strategy for a corporate client is informed by commercial considerations such as a cost-benefit analysis for the client.

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  • The firm flexibly handles the ebbs and flows of very large-scale litigation, which requires the smooth coordination of large teams, often at short notice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Williams
    Andrew Williams

    Andrew Williams

    Andrew Williams advises on a range of commercial disputes, with particular expertise in cross-border contractual claims. He is often called upon to act for companies engaged in litigation regarding contractual obligations with government parties.

    • Andrew is extremely practical, very hands-on, all over the detail and very commercial. He is very sensible, and very easy to get in touch with.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentEurope

    • Andrew Williams has all the qualities you could hope for in an adviser: he is astute, cautious and dedicated.

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  • Gordon Rieck
    Gordon Rieck

    Gordon Rieck

    Gordon Rieck assists on large, multijurisdictional contractual disputes. He maintains a growing reputation in the commodities disputes scene whilst continuing to advise clients on a broad range of commercial litigation matters.

    • Gordon has excellent attention to detail and matter management skills.

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    • Gordon is wise beyond his years. He can take a substantial case and run with it independently.

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