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Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith Richards Butler has a comprehensive shipping practice that is well regarded in the market for its expertise in all facets of shipping finance and litigation. Its impressive disputes practice covers cargo claims and charter party disputes, regularly acting for ship owners, charterers, insurers and P&I clubs as well as cargo owners. Reed Smith is a respected choice for contentious wet shipping matters, including casualties, collisions and wreck removal. The firm continues to handle complex financings for shipping companies and lessors. The team's mandates include the sale and purchase of ships, leasings and restructuring mandates.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lianjun Li
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Lianjun Li
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Band 1
Li Lianjun is widely acknowledged for his expertise in complex shipping litigation mandates. His expertise attracts frequent instructions from shipping entities, P&I clubs and insurers.

He has strong legal expertise and plenty of resources. He’s handled many cases, especially major ones, bringing fresh insights.

Min Li
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Min Li
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Band 3
Li Min is sought out by shipbuilding, oil and gas, and shipping companies for contentious matters relating to contractual payments, charter parties and ship arrests.
Donald Sham
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Donald Sham
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Band 4

Donald Sham garners market commendation for his shipping litigation practice. He has experience advising on disputes arising from fire accidents, as well as fatal collisions.

He picks things up quickly and asks sensible questions. He is hard-working and meticulous.

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Zeldar Wang
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Up and Coming

Zeldar Wang is an up-and-coming partner with a practice spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters. She advises shipping companies on casualties and charter party disputes, and leasing companies on financings and operating leases.

Zeldar is a very steady pair of hands.

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Lianjun Li
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Lianjun Li
1
Band 1
Min Li
3
Min Li
3
Band 3
Donald Sham
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Donald Sham
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Band 4
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Zeldar Wang
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Up and Coming