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HFW

Yachts & Superyachts

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Global-wide


HFW

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Yachts & Superyachts - Global-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
HFW's yacht lawyers advise clients on sophisticated cross-border financings, transactions and contentious matters. They serve some of the largest institutional clients in the market.

Strengths

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  • They have never failed to respond or offer timely advice.

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  • HFW have plenty of resource in-house to handle a variety of complex matters. They are often prepared to go above and beyond a basic service.

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  • HFW are very agile: they can easily and quickly navigate between various jurisdictions and provide tailor-made advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew Charlier
    Band 2Andrew Charlier

    Andrew Charlier

    Andrew Charlier is based in Monaco and leads HFW's yacht practice. He regularly handles high-value transactional matters for high net worth individuals.

    • Andrew Charlier has the right attitude when representing clients. He knows the mission: get to the end of the deal.

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  • Band 4Adam Shire
    Band 4Adam Shire

    Adam Shire

    Adam Shire is an experienced lawyer who advises clients on yacht financing matters.
  • Band 4William Maclachlan
    Band 4William Maclachlan

    William Maclachlan

    William Maclachlan has a broad practice that includes yacht design and construction, sale and purchase, charter and refit matters.
    • William communicates very well and has done a good job for us.

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