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Clyde & Co LLP

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Our global transport infrastructure team has a proven track record across all asset classes including airports, ports, rail and road. We advise a broad range of market participants on all stages of transport infrastructure projects including procurement and financing (including PPP/PFI), construction, development, operations and maintenance, as well as disputes avoidance and resolution.

Our infrastructure lawyers understand the nuances of working across both developed and emerging markets. Through our extensive international network of offices, we can mobilise bespoke multi-disciplinary client teams for large scale transport projects ranging from high-speed rail networks in developed countries to deep-water ports in emerging markets. Our blend of transactional and contentious strengths ensures that clients receive the best possible advice in one client-focused team.

Transport infrastructure is pivotal to the prosperity of nations. Investing in, developing and maintaining assets in the right way can have a significant positive impact on a nation's development and its economic and social well-being.

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Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Clyde & Co houses an established international shipping practice with a solid reputation for handling shipping disputes. The group leverages an experienced team of lawyers throughout Hong Kong and Mainland China. The team frequently handles significant cargo, reparation and insurance claims arising out of ship collisions and casualties as well as salvage operations and investigations. The firm is regularly entrusted by leading P&I clubs, charterers, leasing companies and ship owners, and advises clients from its Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices to give comprehensive Greater China coverage.

Strengths

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  • They’re happy to go the extra mile, taking care of clients’ needs and thinking ahead of us.

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  • They have very deep and broad experience in complicated legal matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersIk Wei Chong
    Eminent PractitionersIk Wei Chong

    Ik Wei Chong

    Chong Ik Wei is recognised for shipping litigation and is lauded by clients for his handling of complex and high-profile shipping cases. He is frequently sought after by insurers for high-profile disputes relating to charter parties, cargoes and casualties.
    • Ik Wei provides a very high level of service, sophistication and commercial awareness.

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    • Ik Wei Chong is very smart when it comes to sorting out complicated issues.

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  • Band 4Matthew Lam
    Band 4Matthew Lam

    Matthew Lam

    Matthew Lam maintains a strong focus on contentious matters and has been active in cargo claims arising out of ship casualties.

    • When complex issues come up, he knows where to focus first and can easily give us a clear framework and direction for running the case.

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