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George Lamplough
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Greater China Region 2026
Lawyers profile | Greater China Region 2026: Shipping: Litigation (International Firms), Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
George Lamplough
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Shipping: Litigation (International Firms)

China

16 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

China

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2026

About

Provided by George Lamplough

Greater China Region

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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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.
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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.

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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by George Lamplough

Global Practice Guide
International Fraud & Asset Tracing 2025
Hong Kong SAR, China | Law and Practice
George Lamplough
Curtis Pak
Vanessa Cheng
Authored by
George Lamplough, Curtis Pak, Vanessa Cheng
Article • Apr 2025

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

He's a really good disputes lawyer.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

George is simply outstanding - high intellect, low drama.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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