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Clyde & Co LLP

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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.
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Strengths

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

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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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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ik Wei Chong
    Ik 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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  • Matthew Lam
    Matthew 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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Ranked Individuals at Clyde & Co LLP (2)

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    Ik Wei Chong

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    Matthew Lam

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