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George Lamplough

George Lamplough

Global 2026

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About

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Career

George is a Partner in HFW’s Shipping team. He has more than 30 years of experience focusing on crisis management, wet and dry shipping, cross-border fraud, banking and international trade dispute practices. He has a wealth of experience in the civil and criminal aspects of maritime casualties, including collisions, salvage, groundings, piracy, marine insurance, wreck removal and total loss. George’s work often involves challenging issues of crisis management, in both maritime and commercial situations. He is well known for his kidnap for ransom and piracy work.

George is qualified in New Zealand, Hong Kong and England and Wales, where he is also admitted as a solicitor-advocate in the civil and criminal courts.

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Shipping: Litigation - Global Market Leaders

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

George Lamplough, based in Hong Kong, brings extensive experience in handling shipping disputes. He regularly manages complex, cross-border cases, offering strategic advice to clients in high-stakes matters.

Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

George Lamplough handles many dispute resolution matters, ranging from fraud recovery to commodity disputes. He also often acts for liquidators in cases related to shipping and international trade.

Strengths

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

    Shipping: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • George is simply outstanding; high intellect, low drama.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • George is knowledgeable and experienced. He doesn't just focus on contentious work but has a wide range of expertise.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • He's a really good disputes lawyer.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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Asia-Pacific Region

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France

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Kuwait

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