HFW fields ’an excellent team that is vastly experienced in LCIA arbitration’. The practice is also a frequent user of the SIAC and HKIAC; while its industry specialisms include construction, energy, commodities and shipping, along with aviation, insurance, banking and financial services. Damian Honey's track record includes a high-profile, LNG-related ICC arbitration; Adam Strong is ‘an outstanding individual’; Max Wieliczko acts in infrastructure and renewable project disputes; and Michael Sergeant is experienced in international arbitrations involving the Middle East.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An excellent team that is vastly experienced in LCIA arbitration.’
- ‘A strong overall offering with deep experience, along with partner engagement and accountability.’
‘HFW's international arbitration team is composed of great lawyers who work tirelessly to understand their clients' businesses in order to achieve the very best outcome for them.’
‘Longstanding, global reach, with experience in all the major fields of arbitration and all the major markets.’
- ‘HFW is very commercial in their approach, and they have a good relationship with various funders and insurers.’
‘Damian Honey is a class act and Michael Buffham is a sophisticated operator. Both know the commodities market backwards.’
Key clients
- Ultimate Oil & Gas DMCC
Practice head
Damian Honey; Adam Strong
Other key lawyers
Max Wieliczko; Michael Sergeant; Alistair Feeney; Michael Buffham; Gordon Rieck