The well-established team at HFW offers a global and full-service shipping practice, spanning a wide spectrum of dry and wet matters. The team advises on claims for damage to cargo, charter party disputes, sale and purchase disputes, as well as matters involving physical damage to vessels, such as collisions and groundings. Stanislas Lequette leads the team, harnessing over 20 years of experience representing maritime and energy sector clients on contractual, corporate, and general liability disputes. Guillaume Brajeux advises high-profile clients in the full range of shipping disputes, and Stéphanie Schweitzer has expertise in tourism, passenger carriage by sea, and personal injury matters. Vincent Bénézech and Mona Dejean are also key contacts for the trade of soft commodities and energy issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have expertise in litigation related to maritime transport and maritime labor law.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mona Dejean
HFW
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stanislas Lequette

Other key lawyers

Guillaume Brajeux, Stéphanie Schweitzer, Vincent Bénézech, Mona Dejean