Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)
HFW is a leading global law firm in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping sectors. The firm has more than 700 lawyers, including 180 partners, based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep industry expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative and collaborative culture.www.hfw.com
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Sep 23, 2026
MayaHOST
At the Megatrans 2026 conference in Melbourne, experts highlighted the urgent need for proactive cybersecurity measures in the supply chain sector.
DanielHOST
The panel, titled Defending Digital, Cybersecurity and the Supply Chain, included key figures like Anthony M. from the Australian Signals Directorate, Vinh Thai from RMIT University, and Owen Webb from law firm HFW.
DanielHOST
They emphasized that cyber threats affect companies of all sizes, citing recent attacks on both large and small operators like DP World and Siva Logistics.
MayaHOST
They also pointed out that artificial intelligence has intensified these threats, with AI-driven attacks increasing by 56% according to global reports.
SamHOST
What do these restrictions mean for international businesses? What happens when suppliers can't deliver? And what is the role of the lawyer in this system? I'm Sam, an SQE student and future trainee solicitor.
SamHOST
I'm joined today by Fraser from HFW to help answer these questions and more.
SamHOST
Would you like to introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your role and background?
FraserGUEST
Hi, Sam.
FraserGUEST
Yeah, sure.
FraserGUEST
So I'm Fraser.
FraserGUEST
I'm a senior associate in the commodities department at HFW and I trained at the firm.
FraserGUEST
I've been here the whole time.