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Indonesia is seeking to transform one of its most pressing environmental challenges into a major infrastructure and energy opportunity. Through Perpres 109/2025, Indonesia has introduced a new framework intended to accelerate investment in waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, with measures aimed at improving project bankability and attracting private capital. In this new article, HFW's Nick Longley, Nick Watts and Tamara Zakharia explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the next phase of Indonesia's WtE programme. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eyi-uV87 #WasteToEnergy #EnergyTransition #Infrastructure #RenewableEnergy #ProjectFinance #Indonesia #HFW

This week, we were pleased to host clients and industry contacts at our Melbourne office for our seminar, Construction in a Volatile World: Supply Chains, Conflict and Commercial Risk. The discussion explored how geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption and broader economic uncertainty are reshaping the construction landscape, creating new challenges and risks for project owners, contractors and suppliers. A big thank you to our speakers Neil Hayward, Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal (Middle East), and HFW partners Alex McKellar and Gavin Vallely for sharing their insights and perspectives on the issues affecting projects and procurement strategies around the world. The session covered a range of topics, including the impact of conflict and geopolitical tensions on global markets, supply chain disruption and material shortages, and the commercial and contractual strategies organisations can adopt to manage risk in an increasingly uncertain environment. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a lively discussion. #Construction #Infrastructure #Projects #SupplyChain #RiskManagement #ConstructionLaw #HFW

Large construction projects rarely turn on the contract alone. From misrepresentation and implied obligations to the prevention principle and unjust enrichment, and from force majeure relief to non-contractual termination rights, some of the most significant remedies available to parties can supplement, sit alongside, or even supersede the express terms of their contractual bargain. In this new thought leadership series, HFW's construction disputes team will, over the coming weeks, explore the extra-contractual remedies that frequently shape the outcome of major construction disputes across a range of jurisdictions, including England & Wales, the Middle East, Hong Kong and Australia. In this first article, HFW's Slava Kiryushin, Arpan Gupta and Junaid Tariq provide an introduction to the types of extra-contractual remedies available and how they affect construction projects, setting the scene for the rest of the articles in the series. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eaX88YgZ #ConstructionLaw #ConstructionDisputes #Infrastructure #ExtraContractualClaims #HFW

"Planning is key." DP World UK Chief Operating Officer Andrew Bowen shares the most important lesson he has learned from a career spent designing, building, and operating ports around the world. Andrew was speaking with our Global Senior Partner Giles Kavanagh as part of HFW Industry Insights, where we invite clients and other leading figures from across our sectors to share their thoughts about the key issues facing their business and the wider market. Drawing on his engineering background, he explains why planning, organisation and disciplined management remain fundamental to operating complex infrastructure and logistics businesses successfully. You can watch the clip below, or the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/exh4skGW #Logistics #Innovation #Automation #Ports #Shipping #HFWIndustryInsights

We are proud to have been shortlisted for four awards in the 2026 Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards: • Construction Law Firm of the Year • International Arbitration Law Firm of the Year • Private Wealth Law Firm of the Year • Transportation & Logistics Law Firm of the Year Now in their 25th year, the Awards recognise excellence across Hong Kong's legal profession, celebrating the achievements of both private practice and in-house lawyers. This recognition reflects the strength of our teams and our longstanding commitment to Hong Kong, where we have been supporting clients for almost five decades. Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you to our clients for their continued trust and support. Find out more about the awards: https://lnkd.in/e_YvzRdx Learn more about our Hong Kong practice: https://lnkd.in/gdwkg2Gs #HFW #HFWHongKong #LegalAwards #ALBHongKongLawAwards2026 #ConstructionLaw #TransportLaw #InternationalArbitration #PrivateWealth

Join HFW Partner Slava Kiryushin at China Arbitration Week 2026 as he discusses "Extra-Contractual Common Law Remedies" during a session co-hosted by Jingtian & Gongcheng and CIETAC.   The event will bring together leading counsel and arbitrators from civil law and common law jurisdictions to share practical insights on managing risk and protecting interests in international construction projects.   Event: China Arbitration Week 2026 Venue: CCOIC Building, 2 Huapichang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing (CIETAC) Date: 16 September 2026 Time: 09:00 – 12:30 (Beijing Time)   Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezG7fBtC   #ChinaArbitrationWeek #InternationalConstruction #InternationalArbitration #ConstructionDisputes #FIDIC

A pirate crisis. A complex commercial decision. One key question: who should pay? That’s exactly what students at the recent The Sutton Trust Pathways to Law Conference at the University of Warwick were exploring with HFW, as part of our interactive session. HFW was delighted to take part in this year's conference, with colleagues Rebekah Halkett, Sarah Shaw, Tom Gibbons and Aisha Blissett leading students through a practical, real-life legal scenario designed to bring commercial law to life.   The session gave students the opportunity to step into the role of commercial lawyers, consider different stakeholder perspectives, debate the issues, and think about how legal advice is shaped by real-world commercial challenges. It was a brilliant opportunity to support students as they explore future career pathways, build confidence, and gain a greater understanding of what a career in law can look like in practice.   We are proud to support initiatives like Pathways to Law with The Sutton Trust, which play an important role in widening access to the legal profession and helping young people see where a career in law could take them. A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising the conference, including our Sutton Trust partners Abigail Honour and Zaynab Ahmed and our HFW Colleagues Rebekah, Sarah, Tom and Aisha.   #PathwaysToLaw #SocialMobility #SuttonTrust #FutureLawyers #LegalCareers #EarlyCareers #CommercialLaw

"If you could give one piece of advice to in-house teams for running more efficient arbitration?" ICC International Court of Arbitration Secretary General Alexander Fessas shares his perspective on the role of in-house counsel. Alexander was speaking with our Global Senior Partner Giles Kavanagh as part of HFW Industry Insights, where we invite clients and other leading figures from across our sectors to share their thoughts about the key issues facing their business and the wider market. He emphasises the importance of early and active involvement throughout the process, highlighting the value of engaging directly with tribunals and taking a more hands-on approach to managing disputes. You can watch the clip below, or the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eteWymzZ #HFWIndustryInsights #InternationalArbitration #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #CommercialDisputes #ICC

Our latest Maritime Arbitration in Numbers report highlights a strong year for Hong Kong, with maritime disputes accounting for a record share of the HKIAC's arbitration caseload in 2025. HKIAC reports suggest approximately 77 arbitration references were maritime-related in 2025, while the HKMAG reported 144 maritime appointments. Together, these figures suggest sustained growth in maritime dispute resolution activity and demonstrate Hong Kong’s strong position within the global maritime arbitral sphere. Nicola Hui, Partner, HFW: "The 2025 statistics show that Hong Kong continues to build momentum as a maritime arbitration centre, with increasing activity at the HKIAC and a sustained high level of appointments at the HKMAG. Hong Kong's combination of a trusted arbitration framework, a pro-arbitration judiciary and unique access to Mainland Chinese interim measures makes it particularly attractive for parties involved in maritime disputes connected with China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. As maritime trade continues to evolve, Hong Kong is likely to play an increasingly important role in resolving complex international shipping disputes." Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eJBNQwFK #MaritimeArbitration #HongKong #HKIAC #HKMAG #ShippingLaw #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #HFWInsights

Last week, we brought together around 50 attendees, including leading practitioners from international law firms, arbitral institutions, and in-house legal and commercial teams, for an engaging discussion on “Cross-Border Commercial Disputes: A Practical Guide for Chinese Dealmakers”, reflecting strong support across the local and international business community. Mceed by HFW Associate Jade Lau, moderated by HFW Partner Kevin Warburton, with welcome remarks from HFW Partner Bi Chen, the seminar featured insights from Dingmin LIU, Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Shenzhen); David Ashley Southern, FCIArb, Barrister at Armis Chambers; and Ngor Shek Sin, Legal Counsel at the South China International Arbitration Center. Together, they shared actionable guidance on how Chinese businesses can identify, manage and mitigate legal risk as they expand internationally. Kevin delivered a keynote presentation, highlighting three practical takeaways: - Treat governing law and dispute resolution as core commercial terms. These decisions should be made at the negotiating table — not as an afterthought. - Draft the dispute resolution clause with precision. The seat, institution, language and scope all matter. Ambiguity creates uncertainty that benefits no one except the lawyers arguing over it. - Plan enforcement before you need it. Understand where your counterparty’s assets are — now and over the life of the contract — and choose a forum whose outcomes can be enforced there. Thank you to all speakers and attendees for an engaging discussion and a productive day of learning, discussion and networking. For more information on our cross-border disputes expertise, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eaytVKt4 #HFW #Shenzhen #CrossBorder #CommercialDisputes #Contracts #DisputeResolution #Arbitration