HFW

Firm Profile

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Greater China Region

Leading firm in Greater China Region 2026

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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.

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.

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Address (A-Z)

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

Chambers Laurel

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Ranked Individuals

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    Martin Downey

    Construction (International Firms), China

  • 1
    George Lamplough

    Shipping: Litigation (International Firms), China

  • 2
    Malcolm Chin

    Construction (International Firms), China

  • 2
    Steven Yip

    Construction (International Firms), China

  • 3
    Justin Sun

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms), China

  • 3
    Patrick Cheung

    Shipping: Finance (International Firms), China

  • 3
    Peter Murphy

    Shipping: Litigation (International Firms), China

  • 4
    Gordon Gardiner

    Insurance: Contentious (International Firms), China

  • 4
    Henry Fung

    Shipping: Finance (International Firms), China

  • 4
    Henry Fung

    Shipping: Litigation (International Firms), China

  • 5
    George Lamplough

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms), China

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    Whitney Chan

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms), China

Contributions

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Global Practice Guide
Haya Ghannam
Kashif Syed
Rula Dajani
Authored by
Haya Ghannam, Kashif Syed, Rula Dajani
Article • Sep 2025
Global Practice Guide
Phil Kusiak
Richard Jowett
Authored by
Phil Kusiak, Richard Jowett
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HFW

Top figures

700

Lawyers

22

Offices

190

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