HFW

HFW is an international law firm whose practice covers fraud, insolvency, asset tracing and the enforcement of judgments. The company lists asset search and recovery, fraud, insolvency and enforcement among its services.

Services

Asset search and recovery is aimed at locating and returning funds or property that have been moved, and it often goes together with fraud claims. Insolvency work involves distressed debtors and creditor positions. Enforcement concerns turning a judgment or an arbitral award into actual payment, which can require action in several countries.

Geography

The company describes its markets as international disputes and does not name individual countries. This suggests cross-border matters, but a client considering the firm should ask which jurisdictions the team can cover directly and where it works with local counsel.

Who it suits

The mix suits payment and trading businesses, banks and investors that have lost funds through fraud or face a counterparty default across borders. HFW does not publish pricing, so fee arrangements and the scope of a first assessment should be agreed in advance.