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We have launched a new entity in Saudi Arabia as we continue to expand our offering in the Kingdom. HFW has been in Riyadh for more than a decade and we have now established a formal subsidiary as one of a select group of international law firms to have received a license from the Saudi Ministry of Justice to practice in the Kingdom. This follows our recruitment in Riyadh of partners Abdulrahman Al-Ohaly and Euan Pinkerton, and the relocation of insurance expert Justin Whelan from Abu Dhabi and aviation specialist Francesco Fiorilli from Dubai. Our UAE Managing Partner, Yaman Al Hawamdeh, says: “Saudi Arabia is an extremely important market for HFW and our clients, and these moves reflect both our longstanding commitment to the region and our intention to significantly expand our offering as part of the firm’s ambitious global growth plans. Thanks to our license, we are able to provide clients with expert advice on local and international law, with the benefit of full Rights of Audience before the Saudi courts, and the larger office space gives us the room that we will need as we continue to add leading talent at all levels.” HFW has been in the Middle East since 2006 and we have 19 partners and 60 lawyers in total across our offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait City, and Riyadh, making ours one of the largest and longest-standing practices of any international law firm in the region. To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKaWQ2Mj #SaudiArabia #Saudi #KSA #Riyadh #SaudiVision2030 #Vision2030

HFW was delighted to join forces with HR Maritime to host over 50 guests for a full day of discussions on Electronic Bills of Lading at the Warwick Hotel in Geneva on Thursday 16 September. HFW Partner Michael Buisset shared his experience in this field and gave an update on current discussions on adoption of electronic trade documents.   It is widely admitted that we now have a momentum for the adoption of Electronic Bills of Lading industrywide. It was really interesting to share each others' experiences and to discuss our ideas and concerns with the various stakeholders in the business, including banks, carriers, commodities traders, BIMCO, the IG P&I, the ICC, PWC, IFTA and the digital platforms. We are also grateful to SECRO for sponsoring this lively day of discussions.    We look forward to continuing these discussions in the weeks to come. To find out more about our Geneva office, visit: #ElectronicBillsOfLading #Shippping #Maritime

HFW's Rula Dajani Abuljebain, Tarek Abu Mariam and Haya Ghannam contributed to Mondaq's 'Doing Business In' Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Kuwait. Comparative Guides provide an overview of some of the key points of law and practice and allow you to compare regulatory environments and laws across multiple jurisdictions. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ehyGsy78 With highly valued in-depth GCC and local knowledge, our Kuwait team advise on a range of local, regional, and international clients on transactions, regulatory, FDI, and dispute matters in Kuwait.. The Kuwait office is fully integrated into the HFW global network with a team of lawyers on the ground who collectively have experience in Kuwait and across the Middle East in a wide range of sectors legal counsel and expertise. For more information on HFW's offering in Kuwait, please contact Rula Dajani, or visit: https://lnkd.in/eZF-3EAf #Kuwait #KuwaitLaw #MiddleEast #ComparativeGuides

HFW, Panattoni and Pledge, in conjunction with Analytiqa, are delighted to announce the launch of our third European Logistics & Supply Chain Sustainability Report, assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and activities across Europe. We invite you to join us for a webinar on Wednesday 2 October where we will share insights from this year's report that builds on previous years' research, to analyse the latest trends that are driving behavioural change in the industry. Join HFW's Matthew Gore and Catherine Emsellem-Rope, along with representatives from Panattoni, Pledge and special guest panellists, as they highlight and discuss the key findings of the report for service providers, retailers and manufacturers in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector. Our experts will also share their views on how businesses are quickly adapting to evolving regulation that seeks to ensure a sustainable future for the industry. Please click on the 'View Event' button below to register for this event. If you have any queries please contact [email protected] #Logistics #EuropeanLogistics #SupplyChain #Sustainability #ESG

Many projects are currently built by joint ventures or consortia, and it is not uncommon for the relationship between their members to be governed by Swiss law. In this article, Partners Ben Mellors and William Hold provide some insights on the legal aspects of construction joint ventures, highlighting the importance of express provisions for allocating profits and risks, appropriate decision-making processes and selecting dispute resolution mechanisms for joint venture agreements under Swiss law. By understanding these aspects, stakeholders can navigate construction collaborations effectively and mitigate potential challenges. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evBN2NRd For more information on our Construction capabilities, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eCh-dN7q #Construction #SwissLaw #JointVentures 

HFW Geneva Partner Georges Racine is looking forward to chairing our "Doing Business in Africa - Take Two" event at the Metropole Hotel in Geneva on 26 September, at which Shane Gibbons and Paolo Pinna of our Geneva and Paris offices will also be speaking. Building on our hugely successful 2017 event, we will consider a number of key issues, including: • How to protect your investment • What's with foreign investment laws • Why care about BITs/IPPAs and ICSID • Are HGAs the ultimate panacea • Latest developments in ECI/ECG • Key African and European ECAs and MIGA • The not-so-shining side of sovereign guarantees • Insurance against default under sovereign obligations • Basel Endgame and implications for non-payment insurance Please click on the 'View Event' button below to register for this event. If you have any queries please contact [email protected] #DoingBusinessInAfrica #ForeignInvestmentLaws

In collaboration with Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), Dzungsrt & Associates , Rajah & Tann Asia and Oon & Bazul LLP, HFW Singapore is proud to co-sponsor this year's SCMA Hai Phong Conference, to be held on 24 September. HFW's Chris Metcalf and Hugo Monro will be speaking in a panel discussion on the top of "Cost-effective Arbitration Handling in Shipping Disputes" where they will consider the key stages of maritime Arbitrations from the arbitration clause and the choices of seat and rules etc, through identifying the key issues in dispute, preserving and managing the evidence, and other issues such as security, enforcement and alternative dispute options. To sign up for the event, please click here – https://lnkd.in/gWsj3yE2. For more information on our Shipping practice, please contact the team or visit: https://lnkd.in/eufe9hBi.

In our latest HFW Australian Mining Bulletin David Suttner, Emily Rigg and Angus Paterson cover recent case law developments of interest to the Australian mining industry, including: climate change litigation in the mining industry; contract disputes that may prompt one last read of your next contract before execution; clarity regarding priority in respect of special prospecting licenses for gold; and other recent developments of note.   To read the Bulletin, please visit: https://lnkd.in/edqUqsBr To read the previous Australian Mining Bulletin from May visit: https://lnkd.in/eWW9qxXE and from February visit: https://lnkd.in/eqE6Vcab   For more information on HFW's extensive mining sector expertise, please visit: https://www.hfw.com/Mining   #WAMining #MiningLaw #Mining

HFW’s global employment team will compare and contrast workplace harassment and discrimination regulations across several key jurisdictions, including: The United Kingdom, Switzerland, Kuwait, The United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Australia. In this session, our employment law experts Mark Sant, Michelle Chance, Rula Dajani Abuljebain, Karen Cheung and Tiffany Monteiro Ferreira will explore: - Recent legislative developments around the world and resultant implications for employers. - Global employment law trends regarding treatment of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. - Practical strategies for mitigating risk. Please click on the 'View Event' button below to register for this event. If you have any queries please contact [email protected] #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceHarassment #WorkplaceDiscrimination

Last night, we were delighted to welcome a number of clients to our 4th HFW LITIGATION Supper Club.   On this occasion we enjoyed stunning panoramic views from the 50th floor of our London office at 8 Bishopsgate, in the scintillating company of our guest speaker, Sam McAlister.   Sam is a highly experienced BAFTA-nominated producer, speaker, and former criminal defence barrister. With over a decade of experience in the BBC's elite news programmes, she has negotiated with high-profile individuals, from Buckingham Palace to The White House, and is known for her persuasion skills and engaging storytelling. Sam is the author of 'Scoops' which has recently become a major production on Netflix.   Find out more about our Dispute Resolution offering: https://lnkd.in/eaytVKt4   #HFWLITIGATION #HFWLITIGATIONSupperClub