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Global Guide 2023
Global Market Leaders Shipping
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Band 2

4 Ranked Lawyers

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Shipping: Litigation - Global Market Leaders
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Band 2
What the team is known for

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.

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew D Taylor
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Senior Statespeople

Andrew Taylor often advises on cross-border shipping disputes. He has specific expertise in insurance-related matters.

"He is one of the best-known maritime lawyers in the world. He is an extremely knowledgeable and very clever lawyer who can shape a case for a client."

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Charles Weller
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Band 1

Charles Weller frequently advises on complex shipping disputes. His experience covers cargo and charter party cases, among others.

"Charles Weller is a very good lawyer."

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Lianjun Li
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Band 3

Lianjun Li heads the transport litigation practice in Hong Kong. He handles high-value, complex and cross-border shipping litigation.

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Rob Wilkins
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Band 3

Rob Wilkins works on a range of shipping finance matters. He is based in the firm`s London office.

"The work was very complex and cross-border, and Rob Wilkins knew his stuff."

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Global Market Leaders

Shipping: Finance

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Rob Wilkins
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Shipping: Litigation

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Andrew D Taylor
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Senior Statespeople
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Charles Weller
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Lianjun Li
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