Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is proud to announce that the firm was named “Law Firm of the Year” in both the Aviation and Shipping categories for the second consecutive year at the China Business Law Awards 2026, organised by the China Business Law Journal.
This prestigious award recognises outstanding maritime and aviation legal practices across the China and Hong Kong SAR region, with nominees evaluated based on deal transaction submissions, industry surveys and recommendations from market participants.
WFW Hong Kong Office Head and Partner Guan Jian commented: “Hong Kong remains a crucial regional hub for the aviation and shipping sectors and we are delighted that the strength of our Hong Kong practice has been recognised once again. Winning these awards for the second consecutive year is a testament to our team’s expertise and the trust our clients place in us”.
WFW Asia Assets and Structured Finance Group Head and Maritime Sector Head, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Christoforos Bisbikos added: “This recognition underscores the exceptional work of our teams and robust platform across Asia. As the aviation and shipping sectors continue to evolve, we remain committed to supporting our clients with market-leading expertise and innovative financing solutions”.
