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What the Team is Known For

HFW boasts an outstanding shipping disputes team with a strong bench of experienced lawyers advising on both wet and dry cases. The team is regularly instructed on major casualties, including collision and fire claims as well as cargo claims and charter party disputes. The firm also offers shipping finance capabilities, including on syndicated loans and leasing deals. The group provides impressive cross-border coverage from its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. HFW is instructed by leading maritime companies, including ship owners, general insurance companies, financial institutions and P&I clubs.

Work Highlights

  • HFW represented Bright Shipping, owners of SANCHI, in litigation concerning limitation of liability and jurisdiction following the vessel’s fire and sinking.

Strengths

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In terms of bench strength and quality, they are one of the top firms in Hong Kong.

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HFW has a wide coverage of work, including maritime and casualty. It's reliable, with lawyers from different offices supporting the work.

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Notable Practitioners

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George Lamplough
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George Lamplough
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George Lamplough is a well-established lawyer who has forged a formidable reputation in the field of shipping litigation. He offers a market-leading practice in cross-border contentious matters and crisis management regarding major collisions and casualties, including related loss of life and asset damage claims.

He is knowledgeable and experienced, with a wide range of expertise that fits our requirements for the case.

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Nicholas Poynder
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Nicholas Poynder
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Nicholas Poynder is head of the Shanghai office and has in-depth knowledge of shipping arbitration cases before the ICC, the LMAA, HKIAC and SIAC. He is frequently sought out for representations in matters relating to cross-border contractual disputes and charter party disputes.
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Patrick Cheung
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Patrick Cheung
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Patrick Cheung is a triple-qualified lawyer in Hong Kong, Australia and England & Wales, who offers notable strengths in the leasing of vessels as well as syndicated loan financing. His practice includes sale and leaseback transactions.

Patrick is agile and responsive, proactively handling matters for us. He also coordinates with other offices and organises seminars.

He is prompt, on time and knows us very well. He has also sped things up a lot.

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Peter Murphy
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Peter Murphy
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Peter Murphy is a well-established lawyer who is active in dealing with contentious shipping issues. He has longstanding experience in litigation and arbitration matters concerning charter party disputes and cargo claims.
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Henry Fung
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Henry Fung
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Henry Fung is well regarded for both shipping finance and litigation. He has experience advising on cross-border loans involving syndicated lenders, as well as handling various claims and disputes relating to charter parties, insurance and cargoes.

Henry has a sharp legal mind and offers additional ideas on commercial and practical solutions.

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Patrick Cheung
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Patrick Cheung
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Henry Fung
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Henry Fung
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George Lamplough
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George Lamplough
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Nicholas Poynder
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Nicholas Poynder
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Peter Murphy
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Peter Murphy
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Henry Fung
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Henry Fung
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