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Global Guide 2026 : China

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a well-established contentious practice and is instructed by shipyards, ship owners, financial institutions and insurers in a wide range of shipping mandates. The team handles litigation and international arbitration proceedings relating to cargo, insurance and shipbuilding disputes, as well as charter party claims. It is regularly mandated by clients to assist with disputes relating to payment, share arrangement and contractual default during trade. DLA Piper counts on resources across its Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai bases.

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Strengths

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The firm was able to provide a professional assessment of the legal and commercial risks arising from various sudden changes and changes in circumstances in a timely manner.
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They have extensive understanding of cross-cultural disputes and can always provide practical and commercially viable solutions to legal challenges.
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Notable Practitioners

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Band 3
Band 3
Ernest Yang
Ernest Yang is department co-head and has substantial expertise in cross-border litigation and arbitration cases arising in the shipping sector. He offers standout experience in a broad range of contentious matters, including cargo and charter party disputes.
He is proficient, efficient and client-friendly.
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Ernest Yang
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