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HFW

Transportation: Shipping: Finance & Non-Contentious

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Transportation: Shipping: Finance & Non-Contentious - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

HFW is well known for its distinguished UAE shipping practice, which represents an array of clients, including P&I clubs, shipping lines and financial institutions. It specialises in admiralty and casualty response work, as well as advising on shipping finance, and sale and purchase arrangements. Its lawyers also have complementary strengths in insurance matters. Clients benefit from the firm's significant regional footprint, as well as its substantial Arabic-speaking team.

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Work Highlights

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  • HFW advised Stanford Marine Group on a USD300 million facility agreement with the National Bank of Fujairah and APICORP for the refinancing of 119 vessels.

Strengths

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  • HFW looks out for our interests in the best possible way.

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  • The HFW team not only brings extensive legal expertise, but also a strong understanding of the industries it serves.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian Chung
    Ian Chung

    Ian Chung

    Ian Chung is an accomplished lawyer who undertakes a wide variety of corporate and finance work in the shipping sector. His practice frequently sees him acting on asset and trade financings, as well as acquisitions and disposals.

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  • Tien Tai
    Tien Tai

    Tien Tai

    Tien Tai has considerable experience as an asset finance lawyer. His practice encompasses advising on shipping and commodity financing arrangements, including with regard to ship mortgages.

    • Tien Tai is amazing at his work, very approachable and with full knowledge of the subject matter.

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  • Yaman Al Hawamdeh
    Yaman Al Hawamdeh

    Yaman Al Hawamdeh

    UAE managing partner Yaman Al Hawamdeh focuses his practice on shipping disputes, often advising on cases relating to collisions and onboard fatalities. He heads HFW's shipping and logistics team in the Middle East.

    • Yaman Al Hawamdeh's knowledge as a lawyer and a business operator is fantastic. It's easy to explain the matter and get the solution, and you can trust his advice blindly.

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  • Richard Strub
    Richard Strub

    Richard Strub

    Richard Strub is an adept lawyer who is well versed in handling contentious shipping matters, including matters relating to collisions, as well as financial disputes. His client list features an impressive number of shipping companies and charterers. He heads the firm's Middle East commodities practice.

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  • Robert Lawrence
    Robert Lawrence

    Robert Lawrence

    Rob Lawrence is an experienced shipping disputes lawyer whose broad client base includes a number of high-profile ship-owners and charterparties. He is also noted for his expertise in marine insurance claims.

    • Rob Lawrence is always there for the client.

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Ranked Individuals at HFW (5)

United Arab Emirates

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    Yaman Al Hawamdeh

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    Richard Strub

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    Robert Lawrence

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    Ian Chung

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    Tien Tai

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