Demonstrating in-depth expertise in all aspects of dry shipping and marine casualty response, the DLA Piper team is described as ‘client-oriented’ by the shipowners and charterers it represents. The practice is well equipped to handle cross-border financings, complex shipping-related litigation, and the sale and purchase of ships, with the Shanghai-based head Xiaoshan Chen being an expert in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. The firm also shows strength on the non-contentious side, routinely drafting insurance policies, and advising on both risk management and contingency planning.
Testimonials
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‘The DLA team has strong collaborative capabilities, is able to fully understand the needs of clients, and provide comprehensive and feasible advice. They have abundant resources around the world and can always find suitable expert candidates to provide comprehensive legal services to clients at any time. They always ensure that lawyers with relevant experience are assigned to each matter so that they can provide us with the highest quality advice and services. Compared with other law firms, the team members of this law firm have a wide range of industry backgrounds. While deeply engaged in shipping law, they have the ability to provide clients with comprehensive, one-stop legal services.'
‘The Company is satisfied with the overall services of DLA Piper. The legal services provided by the team are client-oriented and best suit the Company’s needs. The firm stands out in providing assessment on the degree of legal and commercial risks against certain circumstances in a timely manner and was able to demonstrate sound judgment in planning and managing the dispute resolution matters for the Company. DLA Piper also impressed the Company by giving practical recommendations in solving the dispute cases and formulating strategies in arbitration cases in the shipping industry.’
Key clients
- Third Eye Capital