HFW
HFW‘s commercial and regulatory practice is well-equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional work for its impressive client list. The key specialism of the team is on aviation and shipping work, namely involving the yachting, ferry and cruise industries; its is regarded for its ’pre-eminence in shipping’. Maritime expert Claire Womersley is particularly adept at handling matters in this regard, frequently advising in defence of companies facing litigation in this sector, in complex disputes of substantial value. William MacLachlan is also an expert in the shipping space, particularly for his sale and purchase, shipbuilding, ship repair and ship recycling work therein. The team is headed up by Elinor Dautlich and Zohar Zik.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘A very experienced team with a range of expertise which spans multiple disciplines.’
‘The team stands out for its knowledge, experience and provision of timely responses.’
‘HFW has a dedicated and expert travel practice, with a particular focus on cases relating to ships, cruises and package tours. That focus ties in extremely well with HFW's pre-eminence in shipping litigation and arbitration more generally.’
‘HFW's team is extremely knowledgeable, commercial and a delight to work with.'
'Paul Dean, Claire Womersley and Kirsten Wright bring a calm, measured and very commercial approach to all their cases, ensuring that the client's commercial objectives in litigation, are kept firmly in mind.’
Key clients
- Kiwi Rail
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
- Finnlines
- KiwiRail Ltd
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Work highlights
- Acted on the charter and purchase of a €13m ferry by KiwiRail Ltd for freight transport between New Zealand's North and South Islands.
- Acted for Skandinavska Enskilda Banken AB as documentation agent in the refinancing of Stena AB Group's main credit facility, consisting of €515m revolving multicurrency credit facility.
- Advised an Asian budget airline in connection with Russian sanctions which affected our client's ability to make payments to the lessor of a commercial aircraft tainted by sanctions against Russia.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elinor Dautlick, Zohar Zik