Geneva

For more than a decade, the Geneva office has been integral to the continued development of our leading global commodities and shipping practices

Geneva is probably the most important centre in the world for physical commodity trading. As a result, it is not only home to a lot of trading companies, but it is also a very important centre for trade finance and for chartering. HFW is committed to supporting the trading and shipping interests active in Switzerland and this is reflected in the teaching and seminars our lawyers undertake in Geneva, Zug, Lugano and elsewhere.

Speciality team with legal and international experience

The lawyers in our Geneva office are qualified in England & Wales, Switzerland, Canada, France and Australia, familiar with the local business environment and with extensive experience in the legal systems within which their clients operate.

They have experience in the international sale of goods and shipping, as well as in all those areas of law, which are nowadays vital to thriving trading companies: trade finance, corporate, commercial, regulatory, sanctions and compliance. Many of the lawyers have worked in the trading and related industries and bring practical experience to the table as well as legal advice.