HFW

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 180 partners, based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep industry expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative culture.

The firm has a long history of serving clients in the Greater China region. HFW has been operating in Hong Kong for over 46 years and Shanghai for almost 25 years. In 2016, HFW became only the second international law firm to establish a formal association with a Chinese firm under the Shanghai FTZ rules, with Wintell & Co, and in 2023 the firmlaunched an office in Shenzhen to support its clients in China’s Greater Bay Area.

HFW now has three offices in Greater China, with 21 partners and more than 80 lawyers supporting clients across the region.

Managing Partner: Jeremy Shebson

Global Senior Partner: Giles Kavanagh

Number of partners: 180

Number of other fee-earners: 700 (including partners)