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HFW‘s Monaco office delivers a comprehensive service across contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly excelling in the yacht sector. Led by Andrew Charlier, the yacht practice covers matters ranging from sale and purchase transactions to financing and crewing, while also providing guidance on energy and commodities-related issues. The team supports clients across a variety of sectors, including aviation, energy, shipping, and offshore energy. Ian Cranston heads the shipping, commodities, and yachting litigation team, and associate George Kaye is highly skilled in handling claims under charter parties, bills of lading, and commodity contracts.

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  • ‘Professional focus and problem solver.’
  • ‘Shipping expertise, a network of expert partners.’
  • ‘Ian Cranston and his teammate George Kaye are invaluably experienced and conscious of the specificity of our trades. Pragmatic and always considering the amount of time to be spent on a case to provide the optimal service.’
  • ‘From the partners to the associates, they are diligent, efficient and with tremendous integrity. Case management is always cohesive and efficient.’
  • ‘Ian Cranston and Andrew Charlier are honest and extremely knowledgeable, and their transparency only adds to their integrity when handling a case. Their goal is to achieve the best outcome for their client in the most effective way.’

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Ian Cranston
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
George Kaye
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrew Charlier
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Charlier

Other key lawyers

Ian Cranston, George Kaye