Rankings

France

Leading firm in France 2026

Top figures

700

Lawyers

190

Partners

22

Offices

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4 Global Practice Guides

Overview

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HFW is a leading global law firm in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping sectors. The firm has 700 lawyers, including 190 partners, based in offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. HFW prides itself on its deep industry expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative culture.

Industry sectors (6)

  • Aerospace
  • Commodities
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Insurance
  • Shipping

Key people

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  • Giles Kavanagh

    Global Senior Partner

  • Jeremy Shebson

    Managing Partner

Work & experience

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HFW has been in Paris since 1977 and advises clients in France on a wide range of maritime and air transportation issues, insurance, reinsurance, industrial risks, infrastructure and construction, energy, international trade, and commodities. The office has a strong reputation in the field of commercial litigation and arbitration and has built a significant transactional practice over recent years, advising on corporate, financial, commercial law and international projects.

Ranked Offices at HFW

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UK - Head office

Greater London

8 Bishopsgate , London, Greater London, UK, EC2N 4BQ, London

Belgium

Brussels Capital Region

Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326, Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium, B-1050 Brussels, Brussels

France

Paris

15 avenue d'Iéna , Paris, Paris, France, 75116, Paris

Ranked Departments at HFW (4)

France

Ranked Individuals at HFW (11)

France

Top figures

700

Lawyers

190

Partners

22

Offices

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