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We are very pleased to announce the promotion of 14 new Senior Associates, effective 1 April 2025. The promotions continue our growth across our international network and core sectors, spanning the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and our global aerospace, commodities, corporate and commercial, construction, insurance, and shipping groups. Our Managing Partner Jeremy Shebson and Senior Partner Giles Kavanagh say:  “We'd like to congratulate our newest Senior Associates on their well-deserved promotions. We pride ourselves on being a firm that nurtures talent and celebrates excellence, so it's always extremely pleasing to see our people progress their careers at HFW." Please join us in congratulating: Aoife Mulford (Aerospace, London) Charlie Gribble (Commodities, Perth) Edward Smith-Suarez (Aerospace, London) Jack Metherell (Shipping, London) Julie Hanoun (Aerospace, Paris) Dr Konstantinos Kofopoulos (Shipping, Piraeus) Lauren Cogley (Shipping, Piraeus) Max Hui (Corporate & Commercial, Hong Kong) Nadia Sanchez (Aerospace, Brussels) Neil Chauhan (Commodities, London) Ryan Craft (Construction, Perth) Sheree Luo (Corporate & Commercial, Sydney) Stephanie Park (Commodities, Melbourne) Thomas Lawler (Insurance/Reinsurance, Sydney) To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/dCtrdw9t #Aerospace #Commodities #Corporate #Construction #Insurance #Shipping

We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for 'HR Team of the Year' at the People in Law Awards 2025. These prestigious awards celebrate "the very best people achievements across the industry, supported by professionals in law." We are honoured to be recognised among such esteemed peers. Winners will be announced on Thursday 1 May. Discover more about the awards: https://lnkd.in/eFAdZYtc #HRTeamOfTheYear #PeopleInLawAwards #ProfessionalsInLaw #HR

We are proud to sponsor Marine Insurance Asia 2025, set to take place on 27 March in Singapore. The program is focused on bringing brokers, insurers and third parties together with the shipowner community to discuss all aspects of marine insurance.   HFW's Lennon Wu will be participating in a panel discussion titled "How Good is a Breach of Warranty Defence for Insurers?" where he will explore warranties in insurance contracts and the impact of a recent decision on marine insurance, particularly for cargo insurance.   HFW's Toby Stephens, Robert Spearing and Mark Myles will also be attending the event. Please get in touch if you would like to connect with the team!   For more information on the event and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dW3uAxQ.   #Shipping #Marine #Insurance #MarineInsurance

Yesterday, HFW's Peter Zaman delivered a presentation at the 'Navigating Policy Developments and Trends in Carbon Markets' course, organised by the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions, at the National University of Singapore. Peter provided an in-depth analysis of the convergence between Article 6 and the voluntary carbon market. The course is designed to upskill professionals across a spectrum of carbon management activities, including development of climate targets and strategies, measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of carbon emissions, carbon offset project development and financing, and trading of carbon offsets. Peter presented on the Convergence of Article 6 and the Voluntary Market.   #ClimateChange #Carbon #Sustainability #SustainableCommodities #NetZero

We are proud to sponsor the 9th Annual Energy and Mines Australia Summit, The Decarbonised Mine, taking place on 6-7 May, in Perth. This important event will bring together industry leaders committed to advancing sustainable mining practices. This year’s agenda covers critical topics such as financing and operationalising mine decarbonisation, renewable energy and storage integration, fleet electrification, current and future policy developments to support decarbonisation, nature-positive initiatives, powering the Pilbara, and collaborating with Traditional Owners. It will offer practical insights through case studies and interactive panels.   HFW's Matthew Knox will moderate "Operationalising Mine Decarbonisation", a panel discussion that will explore the fundamental shifts required for transitioning to low-carbon operations, including project evaluation, technology integration, and operational management. Matthew will be joined by Jessica Harman, Katie Valentine, Ottomar Brussee, Wendy Harris and Todd Gordon, who will share their strategies, progress, and the practical steps needed to align with global climate goals while balancing profitability and operational readiness.   For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghuJFxnS   #EnergyAndMines #SustainableMining #Decarbonisation #ZeroEmissions

In the latest edition of Sustainability Quarterly, we caught up with HFW’s Global Director of Information Technology, John Court FBCS about our efforts in driving technology sustainability and the firm’s initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint. Read the full magazine here: https://lnkd.in/einuc7-W Visit our Sustainability Hub for more information on our sustainability capabilities: #Sustainability #TechnologySustainability

We advised Ambos Energy and its founders, Olivier Carré and Thomas GUILLAUME, in raising €10 million from Eurazeo and Bpifrance. The fundraising will enable Ambos Energy to develop its electricity storage projects in France and Europe. Founded in 2025, Ambos Energy specializes in the development of high-power battery energy storage systems and aims to become a leading 'Independent Flexibility Provider' in Europe. These systems allow the storage of electricity produced by renewable sources and its redistribution according to the needs of the grid. By offering flexibility solutions, Ambos Energy helps stabilize the power grid, balance supply and demand, and smooth out electricity price fluctuations. This fundraising will accelerate the development of projects in partnership with local stakeholders such as local authorities, farmers, industrialists, and developers. The HFW team advising Ambos Energy and its founders included Thomas Forin, Édouard Delfour, and Hugo Meunier. To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ewJ8H-g2 #RenewableEnergy #Renewables #BatteryEnergyStorageSystems #BatteryEnergy #Energy #Power

Last week, our London Aerospace team were pleased to host the Gallagher's (AJG) Aviation Claims team for networking drinks on the 26th floor of 8 Bishopsgate, overlooking the iconic London skyline at sunset. It was a great chance to reconnect and meet the newer members of their team. Thank you to all those that attended for making it such a great evening. #ClientNetworking #AviationClaims #Aerospace 

HFW's Edward Beeley and Catriona Hunter will be attending IWIRC@INSOL International 25 on Thursday in Hong Kong, where restructuring and insolvency specialists from around the world will meet to explore a range of regional and international hot topics. Edward and Catriona look forward to sharing their insights, catching up with existing contacts and connecting with new people at the event. Please get in touch if you would like to meet! For more information on our insolvency and asset tracing expertise, visit: https://lnkd.in/gr-PKj8h. #Insolvency #IWIRC #INSOL

We are pleased to be a gold sponsor of the RiverCity Renewables '5 to 2030' event taking place in Brisbane on 20 March. The event organised by Phillip Riley will see renewable energy and climate change experts meet to share ideas and network. HFW partner Ruth Dawes will join a panel discussion at the event, providing insights into grid modernisation and reliability, the decarbonisation of heavy industries, and the critical policy and regulatory changes that will be required for Australia to meet its 2030 climate targets. Senior Associate Blade Atton will also attend the event. He and Ruth look forward to catching up with existing contacts and connecting with new people at the event. For more information or to attend, visit: https://lnkd.in/geq3KkfR For details on how HFW supports clients with their environment and climate change efforts please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghHSExxM #Renewables #Decarbonisation #ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy