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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

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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.

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Band 4

Band 4


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 represented Japan P&I and its Korean member in a ship-sinking accident in the Taiwan Strait.

  • Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma assisted Bank of Communications Financial Leasing with an operating lease transaction involving a second-hand 7,000 CEU PCTC.

Strengths

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  • The firm is highly competent, hard-working and responds efficiently.

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  • They are experienced in negotiation and in handling ship projects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Ronin Zong
    Band 4Ronin Zong

    Ronin Zong

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

    • He has extensive experience in negotiating, identifying risks and handling issues in the shipbuilding contract field.

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  • Up and ComingChelsea Chen
    Up and ComingChelsea Chen

    Chelsea Chen

    Chelsea Chen focuses on ship finance, representing leasing houses in operating leases and sale and leaseback transactions.

    • She has a strong professional ability to meet customer needs.

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