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What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Reed Smith represented the owners and insurers of the 'Lamma IV' in litigation arising out of the collision between the vessels 'Lamma IV' and 'Sea Smooth'.

  • Reed Smith advised Sinopec on its LNG tanker chartering project for the long-term chartering of a large number of LNG tankers from a number of ship owners.

Strengths

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Reed Smith's lawyers are familiar with international laws. They understand the culture and customs of clients, providing effective legal services to famous shipping companies.

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What sets Reed Smith apart is their exemplary service and quick turnaround. We can always count on Reed Smith to deliver tailored and actionable advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lianjun Li
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Lianjun Li
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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.

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

Lianjun's strengths lie not only in his unrivalled legal expertise but also in his focus on our business interests. He always strives to secure the best outcome for us as efficiently as possible.

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Peter Lee
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Peter Lee
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Peter Lee offers well-established experience in the shipping finance sector, including sale and purchase, financing and joint ventures, recovery of distressed assets and restructuring matters.

Peter is exceptional - he combines deep industry knowledge with strategic acumen.

Peter is very good technically and primarily works for owners.

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Min Li
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Min Li
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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.

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Donald Sham
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Donald Sham
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Up and Coming

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.

Donald is a nice and trusted lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Reed Smith LLP

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Peter Lee
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Peter Lee
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Lianjun Li
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Lianjun Li
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Min Li
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Min Li
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Donald Sham
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Donald Sham
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Up and Coming
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