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What the Team is Known For

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

• 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:

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

Strengths

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Reed Smith offer balanced thinking, and technical knowledge of the law and commercial demands.

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The team is very well-versed in the complexities of international disputes and advises not only on legal aspects, but also how settlement can be achieved taking into account commercial interests.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew D Taylor
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Andrew D Taylor
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Andrew Taylor is based in London and advises on a range of shipping disputes. He has extensive experience of charter disputes and S&P, as well as offshore contracts.

Andrew Taylor is exceptionally good.

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Charles Weller
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Charles Weller
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Charles Weller is a London-based partner who advises clients on disputes. Clients often turn to him for counsel on charter party disputes and sanctions-related advice.

Charles Weller is an exceptional lawyer - he consistently delivers advice that takes account of both the commercial and legal issues at play.

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Lianjun Li
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Lianjun Li
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Hong Kong based Lianjun Li heads the law firm's transport and commercial litigation practice. He handles a range of shipping disputes.

He is exceptionally responsive and attentive, ensuring that all our legal needs were met with precision and efficiency.

His proactive approach in handling complex matters and their ability to offer strategic insights were particularly impressive.

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Rob Wilkins
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Rob Wilkins
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Rob Wilkins is based in London and noted for his skills in shipping transactions. He acts a wide range of clients including banks, financial institutions, funds and private equity firms.

He understands commercial dynamics very well and he provides sound legal guidance.

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Rob Wilkins
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Rob Wilkins
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Andrew D Taylor
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Andrew D Taylor
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Charles Weller
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Charles Weller
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Lianjun Li
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Lianjun Li
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