HFW‘s transport team stands out for its work regarding shipping disputes in Switzerland, as well as for its expertise in the maritime and trade sectors. It often advises clients on multi-jurisdictional shipping, trading, arbitration, and regulatory matters involving UK, EU, Swiss, US, and Australian transport-related sanctions for traders, owners, P&I clubs, and banks. Team lead Michael Buisset is a specialist shipping lawyer and often advises client on cases of general public importance for the shipping and commodities trading industries. Other key individual Sarah Hunt acts for a range of trading companies, charterers, and owners in international trade disputes.

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Key clients

  • Privatisation Agency of Kosovo
  • Apix (Agency for Foreign Investment and Major Works of the Republic of Senegal)

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Buisset

Other key lawyers

Sarah Hunt, William Hold