About

Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

The firm has an unrivalled experience in assisting Norwegian and international businesses in China in all aspects from establishment to operation to exit. We also assist a growing number of Chinese organisations with their outbound investments and international dispute resolution.

Along with the Chinese industry development, Wikborg Rein China have steadily developing their track records of representing ship owners, shipbuilders and financial institutions in ship construction, financing and operation in China.

Similar to our international practice, we are also an award winning provider of legal services in China within various industries such as offshore and shipping, inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions including investment to Norway, banking and project financing, international dispute resolution, energy, construction.

Having been physically present in Shanghai for more than 16 years Wikborg Rein has established a significant portfolio of Chinese clients. We work with state-owned companies, listed companies, private equity investors and state-owned investment funds and a large number of small and medium sized businesses.

Being present in key jurisdictions such as London, Brazil and Singapore, Wikborg Rein also has tremendous experience in assisting Chinese clients in other parts of the world and not just in Norway or the Nordics; London arbitration under English law has become a notable specialty.









Chambers Review

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Shipping: Finance (International Firms) - China

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma has a noteworthy team of seasoned shipping finance and litigation specialists. The firm acts predominantly on behalf of financial leasing companies, and also represents shipbuilding groups, offshore companies, P&I clubs and cruise giants. The team provides guidance on matters in relation to joint ventures, restructuring, and sale and leaseback transactions. It also assists with litigation and arbitration procedures concerning salvage, oil pollution and shipbuilding, as well as contractual and charter party disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma assisted a lessor with an operating lease transaction of 12 bulk carriers under construction with Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry.

  • The firm advised Japan P&I and its Korean member on a ship sinking accident in the Taiwan Strait on issues including bunker and DG cargo salvage and disposal, accident cause investigation, and negotiation and settlement of claims from various parties.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ronin Zong
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Ronin Zong
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Band 3

Ronin Zong is a PRC-qualified lawyer who leads the Shanghai office of Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma. He joins the rankings this year following strong market recognition. His practice includes ship construction, finance and the drafting of charter party agreements.

Ronin's profound knowledge of the offshore oil and gas sector, combined with his deep understanding of the Chinese and international markets, makes him a standout figure in these fields.

Ronin has strong knowledge of relevant legal matters and our industry. He always provides us with the most pragmatic and spot-on solution based on complete facts and structures.

Chelsea Chen
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Chelsea Chen
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Up and Coming

Chelsea Chen makes her debut in the rankings this year. Her ship finance practice includes representing leasing houses in operating leases and sale and leaseback transactions.

Chelsea has a high level of business sense and is friendly.

We highly appreciate Chelsea's professional skills and constructive proposals to help us achieve our final target in negotiations.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

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China

Shipping: Finance (International Firms)

Ronin Zong
3
Ronin Zong
3
Band 3
Chelsea Chen
U
Chelsea Chen
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Up and Coming
Shipping: Litigation (International Firms)

Ronin Zong
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Ronin Zong
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Band 4

Members

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Chelsea Chen

Ronin Le ZONG

Head of Department

Yafeng Sun