HFW continues to go from strength to strength in shipping, emergency response, and port infrastructure matters. The team has been granted access to high-profile litigation and transactional matters across the industry and at every stage of the shipping supply chain. The group’s enviable client list includes multinational companies and operations, insurers, resource companies, and commodities traders. Gavin Vallely has amassed significant experience with matters concerning bulk and liner shipping, offshore oil & gas, international trade, and large-scale casualties. Having joined in December 2024 from Clyde & Co LLP, Maurice Thompson brings expert knowledge of large-scale arbitrations and litigation, including those requiring external funding. Simon Shaddick routinely acts on international matters for clients from the offshore energy and insurance sectors.
Testimonials
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‘HFW are able to provide comprehensive and inclusive outcomes for all areas within the transport & shipping sector.HFW have always been on top of requested outcomes with a solid group of skilled and credentialed people.’
‘Gavin Vallely has always been my go-to person on transport and shipping issues that I encounter, and his advice has been both supportive and helpful across the areas needing to be addressed. Have recommended Gavin & HFW to many organisations and individuals.'
Key clients
- CSL Australia
- Swire Group
Work highlights
- Acting for the members of the Australian fisheries sector against the Australian Government following serious and prolonged biosecurity breaches.
- Acting in the claims arising from the eruption of Whakaari/White Island Volcano.