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Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Stephenson Harwood is a full service law firm with offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. 26% of our lawyers are based in Asia with offices and associations in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore and Seoul. These offices provide English, Hong Kong, Chinese, Indonesian, Singaporean and Myanmar legal advice. Our lawyers are fluent in English and the major Asian languages: Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghainese), Bahasa and Korean as well as French and Russian.
Our award winning marine law practice offers a breadth of services to clients in the shipping, insurance, offshore and commodity sectors. Our clients include many of the world's largest shipowners, shipyards, major ship finance banks, marine insurers and P&I clubs, energy services companies, oil and gas businesses and commodity traders.
In addition we have specialist maritime, commodity sanctions and international trade lawyers in key shipping and trade hubs worldwide: Dubai, London, Paris, Piraeus, and deliver seamless market-leading maritime expertise to a truly international clientele.
We routinely act in high-profile disputes involving complex legal and commercial problems throughout the world. With our long track record of representing best-in-class maritime companies and leading financiers all over the world, you can be sure of the highest quality of service every time.
Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood has a leading ship finance team, well reputed for its expertise in a range of transactions. The firm frequently services prominent banks and leasing companies through its offices in Hong Kong and Mainland China, particularly on complex sale and leaseback transactions, syndicated and asset-backed loans and contracts of affreightment. On the litigation side, the team is highly sought after for cargo and contract disputes, and bill of lading and restructuring cases. Stephenson Harwood is regularly instructed by insurance companies, P&I clubs, shipping companies and financial institutions as well as offshore institutions looking for full-service shipping advice.
Strengths
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"Stephenson Harwood has great availability, responsiveness and communication."
"They are one of the top law firms in the region in terms of understanding our needs."
"Stephenson Harwood has great availability, responsiveness and communication."
"They are one of the top law firms in the region in terms of understanding our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Rigden Green is a seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his disputes practice in the field of shipping. He frequently acts for banks, P&I clubs and ship owners on a variety of contentious matters regarding cargoes, contracts of affreightment and charter parties. He is also well equipped to handle shipping arbitration proceedings.
Zhou Hongkai is a department co-head who offers a wealth of experience in asset finance. He is experienced in financing, ship sales and leasing agreements. His expertise is in high demand among Chinese policy banks and financial leasing companies.
"Zhou Hongkai knows the market really well. He knows the players and is really pragmatic in the way he approaches problems and negotiations."
Elton Chan is highly recommended for his experience in ship financing matters, such as secured loan facilities for vessel acquisitions. He often acts for banks and financial leasing houses.
Evangeline Quek offers in-depth expertise in a wide range of matters including cross-border litigation relating to charter party disputes and cargo claims as well as lease contracts. She has been active in representing financial leasing companies and P&I clubs of late.
"Evangeline has an intimate understanding of the Chinese market,which is very useful."
Jason Toms is skilful in the shipping litigation field, especially for matters relating to collisions, casualties and salvage.
Paul Ho is sought after by banks and financial leasing companies and is acknowledged for his precise legal work and local expertise in disputes concerning charter parties, shipbuilding, and the sale and purchase of ships.
Shirley Li offers notable strengths in liquidation, bill of lading and charter party disputes. She typically represents Chinese entities.
Elizabeth Sloane joins the ranking this year following praise from market commentators for her shipping litigation practice. She regularly advises on disputes arising from loss of cargo, pollution and casualties.
"Elizabeth is an excellent lawyer who is able to tailor advice for clients."
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