Transport: Logistics
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
+44 20 7264 8000Chambers Review
HFW has a market-leading logistics practice with experience in a wide array of matters including transactions, logistics disputes and competition issues. It maintains a strong multi-modal transport practice, combining sea, air, road and rail freight expertise. The firm represents an enviable roster of clients featuring major insurers, logistics companies and operators. In addition, the team has notable strength in ports and terminals work, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Work Highlights
- HFW advised logistics operators on bespoke training tools to ensure data protection and GDPR compliance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"HFW are able to identify and address issues which may not have been considered and provide practical and sensible advice."
"HFW are very specialised in logistics. They are the go-to firm for advice in this area."
"All of them are top-notch lawyers, easy to reach and contactable at any time."
"HFW are able to identify and address issues which may not have been considered and provide practical and sensible advice."
"HFW are very specialised in logistics. They are the go-to firm for advice in this area."
"All of them are top-notch lawyers, easy to reach and contactable at any time."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Martin advises freight forwarders and insurers on logistical and regulatory matters. He has experience providing guidance on customs and import duties.
"He is outstanding. He boils down complex issues to simple solutions and is my go-to for any sanctions or compliance issues."
Matthew Gore advises a number of logistics providers and international retailers on contractual matters with carriers, freight forwarders and hauliers.
"He knows how the industry works and is very client-focused and proactive."
Matthew Wilmshurst has a practice that sees him represent operators and freight forwarders in an array of logistics matters. He regularly advises on insurance claims, contractual disputes, and cargo loss and damage claims.
"Matthew isextremely responsive and knows what's reasonable in a negotiation."
Catherine Emsellem-Rope is a legal director at HFW. She advises a range of clients involved in supply chain work on their contracts with providers.
"She is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in her field."
Ranked Lawyers at
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