Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China
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
"Clyde & Co always provide high-quality services in a timely and responsive manner."
"Clyde's shipping team has strong expertise and experience to handle legally and practically difficult cases."
Notable practitioners
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 is excellent, knowledgeable and experienced." "He is very experienced and highly appraised by the clients."
Matthew Lam maintains a strong focus on contentious matters and has been active in cargo claims arising out of ship casualties of late.
