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Greater China Region

Leading firm in Greater China Region 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 more than 700 lawyers, including 190 partners, based in offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, 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 a long history of serving clients in the Greater China region. The firm has been operating in Hong Kong since 1978, Shanghai since 1999, and launched an office in Shenzhen in 2023 to support its clients in China’s Greater Bay Area. HFW now has 80 lawyers supporting clients across the region, and also has a formal association with a Chinese firm Wintell & Co.

Ranked Offices at HFW

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UK - Head office

Greater London

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

www.hfw.com

+44 20 7264 8000

China

Hong Kong

15th Floor, Tower One, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

22/F, Alexandra House 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong

Ranked Departments at HFW (6)

China

  • Aviation: Finance (International Firms)

    2 Ranked Lawyers

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  • Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

    1 Ranked Lawyer

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  • Insurance: Contentious (International Firms)

    1 Ranked Lawyer

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  • Shipping: Finance (International Firms)

    2 Ranked Lawyers

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  • Shipping: Litigation (International Firms)

    3 Ranked Lawyers

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Ranked Individuals at HFW (12)

China

All Contributions (4)

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Top figures

700

Lawyers

190

Partners

22

Offices

Content provided by HFW

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