Shipping (International Firms)

LA 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. Handles litigation and international arbitration proceedings relating to cargo, insurance and shipbuilding disputes, as well as collision incidents. Also handles matters such as charter party and bill of lading disputes. Regularly mandated by clients to assist with disputes relating to payment, share arrangement and contractual default during trade. Counts on resources across its Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai bases.

Ernest Yang is the department co-head who 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, bill of lading and charter party disputes, as well as issues regarding shipbuilding projects.