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Shipping: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
HFW has a superb shipping law disputes practice with outstanding capabilities across China, Singapore and Australia, alongside a notable offering within the South Korean market. It is particularly astute in handling casualty response across its offices, as well as charter party, bill of lading, environmental and offshore vessel disputes. Frequently, the firm is instructed by leading maritime clients, including ship owners and P&I clubs, on insurance claims. It is well placed to assist with major shipping incidents involving cargo damage, marine casualties and personal injury claims.
Notable practitioners
Key points of contact for the firm are Gavin Vallely in Melbourne, George Lamplough in Hong Kong and Chris Metcalf in Singapore.