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Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Hill Dickinson advised the owner of a vessel that collided in the Hainan Strait on liability apportionment and applied to the Hong Kong court to surrender jurisdiction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David J Beaves
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Senior Statespeople

David Beaves is a longstanding lawyer with substantial experience in the shipping finance arena. He has considerable experience in dealing with joint ventures and a broad range of sale and purchase transactions in the shipping sector.

David has been in the market a long time and everyone knows him.

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Jim James
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Senior Statespeople

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.

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Damien Laracy
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Band 2

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 is an experienced and commercially-minded shipping lawyer. He remains our go-to person of choice.

Damien is a very sound, all-round lawyer who is very responsive.

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Gary Wong
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Band 3

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
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Band 3

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

Janice's excellence in legal service comes with an iron grip on commercial aspects.

Felix Cheung
Associates to watch

Felix Cheung is active in shipping litigation. He regularly assists clients with collision, cargo and charter party claims.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Shipping: Finance (International Firms)

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David J Beaves
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Senior Statespeople
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Gary Wong
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Band 3
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Janice Lee
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Band 3
Shipping: Litigation (International Firms)

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Jim James
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Senior Statespeople
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Damien Laracy
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Band 2
Felix Cheung
Associates to watch