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Mr. Ho Yan Hung Joined WJNCO as GBA Lawyer

Mr. Ho Yan Hung from James Ho & Co. has acquired the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area lawyer qualification in November 2022 and will practice in the nine mainland municipalities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) as a practicing lawyer and senior consultant at Wang Jing & Co. Shenzhen Office.
05 July 2024
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WJNCO Lawyers Attended and Delivered a Keynote Speech at the “Maritime Law Forum 2023

On 5 July 2023, the “Maritime Law Forum 2023 • Academic Seminar on the 30th Anniversary of the Implementation of the Chinese Maritime Code” hosted by the China Maritime Law Association was successfully held at Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou.
05 July 2024
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Mr. RONALD Kan Joined WJNCO as the Firm's First GBA Lawyer

On the morning of 19 August 2022, Jiang Xiaowen, Party Secretary and director of the Justice Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality,
05 July 2024

The Validity of “Knock for Knock Clause” in Ocean Towage Agreement

Preface  The Chinese Supreme People's Court released the 2022 Analysis of Outstanding Cases of National Court System recently.
05 July 2024

Should the Shipyard be Liable for the Delay in Ship Repair?

Case Background In February 2022, the Vessel “SH” grounded off the coast of the Philippines. In March, the Owners asked Shipyard “C” to provide a quotation and the estimated repair duration based on the DD repair specification provided.
05 July 2024

How China’s Newly Amended Civil Procedure Law May Influence International Shipping and Maritime Cases?

New amendments to the Civil Procedure Law of PRC (“CPL”) that optimize procedures for foreign-related civil cases will take effect since 1 January 2024,
05 July 2024

Soybean Cargo Damage Claim – Should Carrier be held liable?

Soybeans are the most important feed grains imported by China, mainly used as protein supply in animal feeding and for extracting edible oil.
05 July 2024

Latest SPC Adjudication: Carrier’s Liability for Cargo Loss or Damage in Sea Carriage shall be Limited to the Lost Cargo Value as per Article 55 of the CMC

Abstract: In a recent SPC retrial decision, the SPC held that, considering the literary meaning, interrelation, and legislative intention of Articles 46, 55, and 56 of the China Maritime Code (CMC),
05 July 2024