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Reed Smith LLP

Shipping: Finance

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Reed Smith LLP

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Shipping: Finance - Global Market Leaders

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

• Additional strength advising on finance work, acting for several leading global banks as well as alternative credit providers.

• Familiarity acting for an impressive list of clients, ranging from owners and operators to P&I clubs and financial institutions.

• Expertise handling high-value multi-jurisdictional disputes, including contract breaches and casualty claims.

Reed Smith has a well-regarded shipping practice with significant experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. It has strong UK and Asia teams based in global shipping hubs as well as a notable presence in Greece. The law firm offers:

Strengths

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  • The team leverages its deep experience to deliver comprehensive yet practical solutions to complex matters.

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  • They have very broad skills and a highly experienced team.

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  • Reed Smith is business minded and solution oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAndrew D Taylor
    Senior StatespeopleAndrew D Taylor

    Andrew D Taylor

    Andrew Taylor, based in London, advises on a broad spectrum of shipping disputes. He brings extensive experience in charterparty issues, sale and purchase transactions, and offshore contract matters.

  • Band 1Charles Weller
    Band 1Charles Weller

    Charles Weller

    Charles Weller advises clients on a wide range of disputes. He is frequently sought for his expertise in charterparty issues and sanctions-related matters.

    • Charles Weller is a very strong litigator.

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  • Band 3Lianjun Li
    Band 3Lianjun Li

    Lianjun Li

    Lianjun Li, based in Hong Kong, leads the firm’s transport and commercial litigation practice. He advises on a wide range of shipping disputes, bringing deep expertise to complex maritime matters.

    • We have full confidence in his ability to handle complicated cross-border legal challenges and to protect our interests effectively.

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  • Band 3Rob Wilkins
    Band 3Rob Wilkins

    Rob Wilkins

    Rob Wilkins is recognised for his expertise in shipping transactions and advises a broad range of clients, including banks, financial institutions, funds, and private equity firms.

    • Rob offers very strong leadership.

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