Shipping: Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
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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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Reed Smith has good-quality lawyers."
"Reed Smith has good-quality lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Taylor is based in London and is well regarded for his experience in the maritime industry. He specialises in charter disputes, insurance matters, S&P, casualties and offshore contracts.
"Andrew Taylor is an extremely well-known name in this industry."
Charles Weller is a London-based lawyer who is considered a top disputes and commercial specialist for shipping and commodities trading matters. His extensive experience includes cargo and charter party disputes, ship finance, casualties, piracy and sanctions, as well as an array of other shipping and trading disputes and arbitrations.
Lianjun Li is based in Hong Kong and heads the law firm's transport and commercial litigation practice. He is adept at handling cross-border shipping litigation, international trade disputes, transactions and investments, as well as bond issuances.
"I have had very good experiences working with Lianjun Li."
Rob Wilkins is based in London and has strength in advising investment funds, banks and private equity clients on shipping transactions. He is competent in matters involving M&A, structured finance, restructurings and joint ventures.
"Rob Wilkins does good work."
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