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Hill Dickinson LLP

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Hill Dickinson LLP

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Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson's Hong Kong team has a solid practice that acts on the full gamut of shipping disputes. The firm acts for prominent P&I clubs, ship owners and insurers in litigation and arbitration, including cargo claims and ship arrests, as well as charter party disputes. It is known for advising on mandates in the distressed shipping sector and offers expertise in matters regarding sale of vessels, sanctions, security enforcement and liquidation matters. The team also assists with the financing and refinancing of passenger ships and carriers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hill Dickinson represented a non-vessel operating common carrier in defending claims relating to goods found defrosted and damaged on discharge.

Strengths

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  • They are responsive, quick and user-friendly.

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  • The firm’s in-depth industry knowledge, responsiveness and collaborative approach have been instrumental in helping us navigate complex cross-border maritime matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jim James
    Jim James

    Jim James

    Jim James is a well-regarded lawyer who has over 35 years' experience in various jurisdictions in Asia. He is a litigator and arbitrator with significant expertise in the field of shipping.

    • Jim is a delight to work with for wet shipping. He is good with clients and still works extremely hard, staying behind to ensure everything is done. He is a real team player.

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  • Damien Laracy
    Damien Laracy

    Damien Laracy

    Damien Laracy is well regarded for his broad shipping litigation practice, advising ship owners and insurers on matters regarding sanction implications, charter party claims and cargo disputes.

    • Damien has solid legal expertise, very rich experience and has handled a wide variety of shipping-related cases.

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    • He understands the need to be commercial and to resolve matters quickly rather than letting them drag on.

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  • Gary Wong
    Gary Wong

    Gary Wong

    Gary Wong is a seasoned practitioner who provides advice on the full gamut of shipping finance matters. He is frequently mandated by shipping companies, banks and leasing companies for matters including restructuring, loan facilities, and sale and purchase of vessels.
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  • Janice Lee
    Janice Lee

    Janice Lee

    Janice Lee often assists leasing companies, shipping companies and ship owners with matters including syndicated leasings and sale and leaseback transactions.
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